Consider a Three Sequentially Stepped Process Named as Process A

question 7

Multiple Choice

Consider a three sequentially stepped process named as Process A, Process B, and Process C. Input comes into Process A. Output from A goes into Process B. Output from B goes into Process C. Output of C is the final output. Suppose that it takes 2 minutes per unit in Process A, 3 minutes per unit in Process B and 1 minute per unit in Process C. Suppose further that Process A receives input at the rate of 30 per hour. Where would you place a buffer?

• A) in front of Process A
• B) in front of Process B
• C) in front of Process C
• D) in front of both Process B and Process C
• E) None of these choices are correct.

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