Reliability 3. A component of a research instrument has a probability of .98 of operating. It has a backup component that has a probability of .95 of operating. The instrument will function if either component operates. Determine the overall reliability of this subsystem under these conditions: 3A. The backup and the main component are connected by a switch that is certain to function should the main component fail. 3B. The switch to the backup has a probability of .99 of operating. 3C. Is reliability important in managing this operation? If so, why?
