Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2736 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Probability and Statistics

Subtopic: Random variables

Question Statement:

For a continuous random variable $X$ with probability density function $f(x)$, which condition must hold?

Options:

  • (A) $\int_{-\infty}^\infty f(x) dx = 1$ and $f(x) \ge 0$
  • (B) $f(x) \le 1$ always
  • (C) $P(X = c) > 0$ for all real $c$
  • (D) $\int_{-\infty}^\infty f(x) dx = 0$

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

A valid PDF must be non-negative everywhere and integrate to 1 over its domain.
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