The ability of an IS to continue to operate when a failure occurs, but usually for a limited time or at a reduced level is referred to as _______________.
A) Fault tolerance
B) Minimal Operating Level MOL)
C) Stand-by Mode
D) System Fail Mode

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Fault tolerance refers to the ability of an IS to continue to operate even when a failure occurs, either by switching to a redundant system or by reducing its level of operation temporarily until the error can be corrected. The other options, Minimal Operating Level (MOL), Stand-by Mode, and System Fail Mode, do not adequately describe this concept.

The Ability of an IS to Continue to Operate When