Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be Served

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be served in a last-in, first-served (LIFS) queue discipline?

• A) customers checking out at a grocery store
• B) the in-basket on a manager's desk
• C) patients entering a hospital emergency room
• D) patrons waiting to be seated in a casual-dining restaurant
• E) customers waiting to see a bank teller

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Definitions:

Sunk Cost

A cost that has already been incurred and that cannot be changed by any decision made now or in the future.

Consistency

Refers to the accounting principle that mandates the same accounting methods and procedures to be followed from one financial period to another to ensure comparability of financial statements over time.

Relevant

Pertaining to something that is closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand, often used in decision-making to determine if information should be considered.

Decisions

Choices made by individuals or organizations concerning options that affect processes, strategies, or outcomes.