Discussion Questions and Problems

Discussion Questions

  1. 12-1 What is the waiting line problem? What are the components in a waiting line system?

  2. 12-2 What are the assumptions underlying common queuing models?

  3. 12-3 Describe the important operating characteristics of a queuing system.

  4. 12-4 Why must the service rate be greater than the arrival rate in a single-channel queuing system?

  5. 12-5 Briefly describe three situations in which the FIFO discipline rule is not applicable in queuing analysis.

  6. 12-6 Provide examples of four situations in which there is a limited, or finite, population.

  7. 12-7 What are the components of the following systems? Draw and explain the configuration of each.

    1. Barbershop

    2. Car wash

    3. Laundromat

    4. Small grocery store

  8. 12-8 Give an ...

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