DISCRETE MATH: Are these system specifications consistent?

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around the consistency of a set of system specifications in discrete mathematics, specifically focusing on logical implications and truth values.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to analyze the consistency of the specifications using logical implications and truth tables. Participants confirm the validity of the original poster's truth assignments.

Discussion Status

The discussion appears to be progressing positively, with participants affirming the correctness of the logical clauses and the original poster's findings regarding consistency.

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There is an emphasis on the logical structure of the specifications and their implications, but no additional constraints or assumptions are noted in the discussion.

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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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Yes, that works.
 
The clauses a) b) and C) are correct as well?
 
Yes, everything is right.
 

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