The Concept of Independence in Context of Reliability Implies ______

Multiple Choice

The concept of independence in context of reliability implies ______.

A) the working or failing of one component does not affect the probability of working or failing of any other component
B) the working or failing of one component affects the probability of working or failing of the successive component
C) the working or failing of one component affects the probability of working or failing of all components in sequence
D) the working or failing of one component does not affect the probability of working or failing of only the preceding component