What Can Be Described as the Assignment of a Rank

question 40

Multiple Choice

What can be described as the assignment of a rank to each vertex in a graph such that the edges go from lower-to higher-ranked vertices?

• A) directed acyclic graph
• B) sparse graph
• C) topological order
• D) shortest-path problem

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Definitions:

P And Q Inventory Systems

P and Q Inventory Systems refer to inventory management strategies: P system (periodic review) and Q system (continuous review), aimed at maintaining optimal stock levels.

Order Spacing

The practice of timing and spacing out orders to manage inventory levels and optimize supply chain efficiency.

Order Size

The quantity of goods a customer requests in a single purchase transaction.

Economic Order Quantity

A deterministic inventory model that determines the optimal order quantity minimizing total inventory costs, including holding and ordering costs.