The EDD Rule Minimizes the Maximum of Jobs Past Due

question 56

True/False

The EDD rule minimizes the maximum of jobs past due but doesn't perform well on average flow-time, WIP inventory or resource utilization.

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Definitions:

Hydrophobic

Type of molecule that is typically nonpolar and therefore does not interact easily with water.

Hydrophilic

Type of molecule, often polar, that interacts with water by dissolving in water and/or by forming hydrogen bonds with water molecules.

Phospholipids

A type of lipid molecule that forms the main structure of cell membranes, composed of two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol molecule.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.