Which of the Following Statements Regarding Finite Capacity Scheduling (FCS)

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding finite capacity scheduling (FCS) is false?

• A) Finite capacity scheduling is well suited for dynamic scheduling environments.
• B) Finite capacity scheduling overcomes the disadvantages of systems based exclusively on rules.
• C) Finite capacity scheduling is very powerful, but does not allow for rapid changes.
• D) Finite capacity scheduling often gets its data from the output of an MRP system.
• E) None; all of the above are true.

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