Components A,B,and C Are Connected in Series

question 114

Multiple Choice

Components A,B,and C are connected in series.Component D is connected in parallel to component B.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The system works only if A works,B or C works,and D works.
• B)Component B must work for the system to work.
• C)The system works when A works,C,works,and either B or D works.
• D)Components B and C are backups to A.
• E)The system works if D works,and any of A,B,or C works.

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Definitions:

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Hypergeometric Distribution

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