A requirement for steady state analysis of a queuing system is that:
A) the initial conditions are still in effect
B) the waiting time must be exponentially distributed
C) the analysis period is at least two hours
D) the service rate must be constant

Question

A requirement for steady state analysis of a queuing system is that:
A) the initial conditions are still in effect 
B) the waiting time must be exponentially distributed 
C) the analysis period is at least two hours 
D) the service rate must be constant

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In steady state analysis of a queuing system, the system has reached a state of equilibrium, where the arrival rate and the service rate are balanced. Therefore, the service rate must be constant to achieve a steady state. The initial conditions may or may not be in effect, and waiting time may or may not be exponentially distributed, but these are not necessary requirements for steady state analysis. The duration of the analysis period does not affect steady-state analysis either.

A Requirement for Steady State Analysis of a Queuing System