Machine Breakdown and Repair in a 12-Machine Factory Having Three

question 46

Multiple Choice

Machine breakdown and repair in a 12-machine factory having three repair mechanics would develop which type of queuing system line structure concerning machine breakdowns?

• A) Single channel, single phase
• B) Single channel, multiphase
• C) Multichannel, single phase
• D) Multichannel, multiphase
• E) None of these choices are correct.

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