Which of the Following Dispatching Rules Tends to Minimize Job

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following dispatching rules tends to minimize job flow time?

• A) FCFS: first come, first served
• B) SPT: shortest processing time
• C) EDD: earliest due date
• D) LPT: longest processing time
• E) FCLS: first come, last served

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Stockholders

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The amount of tax payable on an additional dollar of income, specific to a province's taxation system.