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National Teaching and Learning Change ProgrammeInformation and Communication Technology: Dictionary

redundancy

In a computer system, redundancy means having a backup component which performs the same function as the component in use, so that if the component fails, the backup takes over and the system continues to work.

Related terms
componenthard-wiredbackupparallel running
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