In Queuing Problems, Which of the Following Probability Distributions Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

In queuing problems, which of the following probability distributions is typically used to describe the number of arrivals per unit of time?

• A) binomial
• B) normal
• C) Poisson
• D) exponential
• E) lognormal

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Definitions:

Units Arrive

Refers to the point in time when individual items or batches of product reach a designated location in a supply chain or manufacturing process.

M/M/1 Assumptions

The basic hypotheses underpinning the M/M/1 queue model, including assumptions of a single server, Poisson arrival rates, and exponentially distributed service times.

Average Number

A mathematical concept representing the sum of values divided by the number of values.

Utilization

Refers to the extent to which a resource, such as equipment or workforce, is being used effectively in a production process.