Difference between revisions of "Maintainability (glossary)"

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<blockquote>''Maintainability'' is defined as the probability that a system or system element can be repaired in a defined environment with defined resources within a specified period of time. Increased maintainability implies shorter repair times. (Citation)</blockquote>
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<blockquote>''Maintainability is defined as the probability that a system or system element can be repaired in a defined environment with defined resources within a specified period of time. Increased maintainability implies shorter repair times.''</blockquote>
  
The American Society for Quality uses this definition.  ``Maintainability: The probability that a given maintenance action for an item under given usage conditions can be performed within a stated time interval when the maintenance is performed under stated conditions using stated procedures and resources.'' The definition above simplifies the ASQ definition.
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''The American Society for Quality uses this definition.  "Maintainability: The probability that a given maintenance action for an item under given usage conditions can be performed within a stated time interval when the maintenance is performed under stated conditions using stated procedures and resources." The definition above simplifies the ASQ definition. '' </blockquote>
  
 
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[[Category:Glossary of Terms]]

Revision as of 16:29, 17 September 2011

Maintainability is defined as the probability that a system or system element can be repaired in a defined environment with defined resources within a specified period of time. Increased maintainability implies shorter repair times.

The American Society for Quality uses this definition. "Maintainability: The probability that a given maintenance action for an item under given usage conditions can be performed within a stated time interval when the maintenance is performed under stated conditions using stated procedures and resources." The definition above simplifies the ASQ definition.

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American Society for Quality. 2011. Glossary: Maintainability. [[1]]

Discussion

There is currently no discussion for this term. This will be completed for SEBoK version 1.0.