Which of the following is not true about arrivals?
A)Random arrivals are independent of each other.
B)Random arrivals cannot be predicted exactly.
C)The Poisson distribution is often used to represent the arrival pattern.
D)Service times often follow the negative exponential distribution.
E)The exponential distribution is often used to represent the arrival pattern.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The exponential distribution is often used to represent the service time pattern, not the arrival pattern. The correct statement would be that the Poisson distribution is often used to represent the arrival pattern.

Which of the Following Is Not True About Arrivals