Which of the following is an example of a finite population in a queuing system?
A) People waiting to place their order at a fast-food restaurant
B) The departmental faculty in line at the copier
C) People waiting in line at an ATM
D) Patients seeking help in a hospital emergency room
E) Taxpayers calling for assistance from the IRS

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The departmental faculty waiting in line at the copier is an example of a finite population because it refers to a specific group of people (faculty members) who are all known and identifiable within the system. The other options refer to situations where the population may be infinite or unknown, such as fast-food customers, ATM users, hospital patients, and taxpayers calling for assistance.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Finite