DISCRETE MATH: Are these system specifications consistent?

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The discussion focuses on the consistency of system specifications related to software upgrades and file access. The specifications are represented by three logical statements: users cannot access the file system during upgrades, users can save files if they can access the file system, and if users cannot save files, then upgrades are not occurring. The analysis using truth tables shows that assigning p as FALSE, q as TRUE, and r as TRUE makes all clauses true, indicating consistency. The consensus is that the provided clauses are correct and the system specifications are indeed consistent.
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Homework Statement



Are these system specifications consistent? "(A)Whenever the system software is being upgraded, users cannot access the file system. (B)If users can access the file system, then they can save new files. (C)If users cannot save new files, then the system software is not being upgraded."


Homework Equations



p = "The system software is being upgraded"

q = "Users can access the file system"

r = "Users can save new files"


The Attempt at a Solution



a) p\,\longrightarrow\,\neg\,q

b) q\,\longrightarrow\,r

c) \neg\,r\,\longrightarrow\,\neg\,p

Using truth tables for the above clauses, I found an assignment that makes the clauses all true. Make p = FALSE, q = TRUE, and r = TRUE. I say the system specification is consistent.

What do you think?
 
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The clauses a) b) and C) are correct as well?
 
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