Computer Reliability
Computer Reliability
Computer Reliability
From sophisticated
aerospace and military
digital systems to simple
word-processing and
spreadsheet applications
computer systems are
subject to hardware
malfunctions, software
bugs (or defects:
localized implementation
errors) or communication
failures.
Unreliable Hardware
Computer reliability is
defined as the ability
of a computer system
to perform its required
functions for a given
period of time. It
includes the probability
that the system will not
fail during a given
period of time.
Hardware Reliability
Responsibility
involves all the
things for which an
individual is
considered to be
accountable.
Role Responsibility
Role Responsibility
refers to the duties of an
individual. Any role
(teacher, doctor, parent,
citizen) involves
responsibilities. Role
responsibilities are the
individual obligations to
behave in a proper
manner (in accordance
to the duties of the role).
Causal Responsibility
Blameworthiness refers
again to causality but
of the individual
involved in the event. A
person may be the
cause of an event but
not blameworthy for the
situation.
Liability