A large discount store and supermarket has a hair styling salon on its premises. The salon has several operators. Salon customers can shop in other parts of the store until their name is called for salon service, at which time the customer will be served by the next available stylist. This scenario provides an example of which of the following?
A) multiple-server, limited queue length
B) single-server, multiphase, limited queue length
C) multiple-server, unlimited queue length
D) multiple single-server systems, limited queue length
E) single-server, unlimited queue length

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scenario describes a situation where there are several stylists available to serve customers, but there is no limit to the number of customers queuing for the service. Therefore, it fits the description of a multiple-server, unlimited queue length system.

A Large Discount Store and Supermarket Has a Hair Styling