Exin CDCP Exam - Topic 8 Question 44 Discussion

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Question #: 44
Topic #: 8

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The expected time to Recover/Repair from a system from a failure is defined as .

AMTBF

BMCBF

CMLBF

DMTTR

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Suggested Answer: D

The expected time to recover or repair from a system from a failure is defined as MTTR (mean time to recovery or mean time to repair). MTTR is the average time it takes to restore a system or product to its normal operation after a failure. MTTR includes the time spent on detecting, diagnosing, and fixing the problem. MTTR is an important metric for measuring the reliability and availability of a system or product, as well as the efficiency and effectiveness of the incident management process. A lower MTTR indicates a faster and more reliable recovery or repair process.

* EPI Data Centre Professional (CDCP) Preparation Guide, page 17

* What is MTTR? | IBM

* Explained: All Meanings of MTTR and Other Incident Metrics

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Juliann

5 months ago

I feel confident about MTTR too. Good luck, everyone!

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Huey

5 months ago

MTBF is more about uptime, not recovery.

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Josphine

5 months ago

I was torn between MTTR and MTBF.

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Lettie

6 months ago

Agreed! MTTR is about repair time.

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Ty

6 months ago

I think it's MTTR. Sounds right.

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Sunny

6 months ago

MCBF sounds familiar, but I don't think it's the answer here.

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Herschel

6 months ago

Agreed, MTTR is the right answer!

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Ronald

7 months ago

Wait, is it really MTTR? That seems off.

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Tomas

7 months ago

I thought it was MTBF, but I guess not.

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Noah

7 months ago

D) MTTR, the answer that keeps on ticking (or not ticking, in this case).

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Antonio

7 months ago

Hmm, MTTR... Sounds like the amount of time I spend repairing my car after it breaks down. Relatable!

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Gertude

7 months ago

MTTR, of course! How else would we know how long it takes to get the system back up and running?

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Chery

8 months ago

I always get MTBF and MTTR mixed up. Glad I read the question carefully this time!

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Tarra

8 months ago

I’m a bit confused because I thought MCBF was related to failures as well. But I guess it’s not the right one for recovery time?

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Roosevelt

8 months ago

I feel like I saw a similar question about recovery times in our practice tests. I’m leaning towards D) MTTR too.

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Sharen

8 months ago

I recall studying MTBF and MTTR, but I always mix them up. I think MTTR is the one for repair time.

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Keva

8 months ago

I think the answer might be D) MTTR, but I’m not completely sure. I remember it relates to recovery time.

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Cornell

8 months ago

D, MTTR, for sure. I remember learning that one in class. Feeling confident about this question.

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Darci

9 months ago

Ugh, these reliability terms always trip me up. Let me think this through carefully before answering.

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Jamie

9 months ago

D) MTTR is the correct answer. The expected time to recover or repair a system from a failure is known as Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).

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Marylou

9 months ago

Okay, I got this. The expected time to recover from a failure is the MTTR, or Mean Time to Repair. Definitely going with D.

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Darell

9 months ago

Definitely MTTR. It’s crucial for service.

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Nikita

10 months ago

It's definitely MTTR!

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Reiko

10 months ago

Wait, I'm a bit confused. Is it MTBF or MTTR? I need to review the definitions again.

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Dan

10 months ago

Hmm, this one seems straightforward. I think the answer is D, MTTR.

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Lashon

4 months ago

MTTR is the right choice for repair time.

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Keneth

5 months ago

I thought it was MTBF at first.

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Carisa

5 months ago

MTTR is the standard term used.

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Kimberlie

5 months ago

Definitely, it's all about recovery time.

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Nadine

9 months ago

I agree, MTTR makes sense.

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