Which of the Following Dispatching Rules Is Typically the Best

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following dispatching rules is typically the best technique for taking first those jobs with the most urgent needs?

• A) shortest processing time
• B) critical ratio
• C) earliest due date
• D) longest processing time
• E) none of the above

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