Which of the following is an advantage of the FCFS dispatching rule when used in services?
A) FCFS is easy to update.
B) FCFS minimizes the average number of jobs in the system.
C) FCFS minimizes the average lateness of all jobs.
D) FCFS maximizes the number of jobs completed on time.
E) FCFS seems fair to customers.

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The FCFS dispatching rule in services is advantageous because it appears fair to customers. Customers tend to get served in the order in which they arrived, which creates a perception of fairness. However, FCFS does not necessarily minimize the average number of jobs in the system, the average lateness of all jobs, or maximize the number of jobs completed on time. Therefore, option A, B, C, and D are incorrect.

Which of the Following Is an Advantage of the FCFS