Answer:
a.0.11
b. 0.0121
c. 0.001331
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
- The probability of 1 disk fails per year = 0.11
Find:
a. If all of a computer's data are stored on a single hard disk drive, what is the probability that the drive will fail during a year?
Solution:
- The probability given is given to be 0.11 for a disk to fail. If there is one hard disk then the failure of data is equivalent.
Hence, P ( disc fails/year) = 0.11
b. If all of a computer's data are stored on a hard disk drive with a copy stored in a second hard disk drive, what is the probability that both drives will fail during a year?
Solution:
- The given probability of one disk failing in a year does not affect the probability of another disc failing. Hence, the two events are independent.
- Hence. the probability of independent events can be calculated as:
P ( 1st disc & 2nd disc fails / year) = P(disc fail/year)*P(disc fail/year)
P ( 1st disc & 2nd disc fails / year) = 0.11*0.11 = 0.0121
c. If all of a computer's data is stored on three independent hard disk drives, what is the probability that all three will fail during a year?
- The given probability of one disk failing in a year does not affect the probability of another disc failing. Hence, the three events are independent.
- Hence. the probability of independent events can be calculated as:
P ( 1st, 2nd & 3rd disc fails / year) = P(disc fail/year)^3
P ( 1st disc & 2nd disc fails / year) = 0.11^3 = 0.001331
