A System Consists of Two Components, Each of Which Must

question 7

Multiple Choice

A system consists of two components, each of which must activate if the system is to activate. One component has a reliability of .99. The other has a reliability of .95. What is the overall system reliability?

• A) .99
• B) .95
• C) .94
• D) .90
• E) Cannot be determined with this information.

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Definitions:

Motor Task

A task or activity that requires movement and physical coordination, often used in research to study motor learning and control.

Brain Areas

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REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement and vivid dreaming, playing a key role in learning and memory.

Animals

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