What Is the Reliability of a Four-Component Product,with Components in Series,and

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the reliability of a four-component product,with components in series,and component reliabilities of .90,.95,.98,and .99?

• A)0.8295
• B)0.90
• C)0.955
• D)0.99
• E)0.945

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Definitions:

Infectious Microorganisms

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Central Line

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Medical Asepsis

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Clean Technique

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