A University Hired a Catering Company to Run Its Cafeteria

question 70

Short Answer

A university hired a catering company to run its cafeteria rather than operating the facility itself. What does this purchase of services exemplify?

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Definitions:

Redundancy

The duplication of critical components or functions of a system with the intention of increasing reliability of the system, often through the inclusion of backup or fail-safe mechanisms.

Toner Probe

A diagnostic tool set used in the identification of cables and detection of electrical circuits.

Punch-Down Tool

An implement that terminates cable on a patch panel.

Patch Panel

A hardware assembly, typically a flat panel, that organizes cable connections and allows for easy management of network, audio, or video cables.