point of failure
[/pɔɪnt əv ˈfeɪljər/]
nounpl: points of failure
ponto de falha
1. A specific component, process, or location in a system where a malfunction or breakdown can occur, potentially causing the entire system to fail
The server's hard drive is a critical point of failure in our infrastructure.
O disco rígido do servidor é um ponto de falha crítico em nossa infraestrutura.
2. A vulnerability or weak link in a chain of operations that could lead to system interruption or disaster
We need to identify every point of failure before launching the new product.
Precisamos identificar cada ponto de falha antes de lançar o novo produto.
3. A stage in a process where errors or defects are most likely to occur
Quality control identified the assembly line as a point of failure.
O controle de qualidade identificou a linha de montagem como um ponto de falha.
This is technical jargon commonly used in both American and Brazilian business, engineering, and technology sectors. In Brazil, the term 'ponto de falha' is widely used in IT infrastructure discussions, risk management, and quality assurance. The concept reflects the global emphasis on system reliability and disaster prevention in modern industrial and digital contexts.
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