As the traffic intensity approaches 1:
A) there is no waiting
B) waiting lines stabilize
C) waiting lines grow extremely rapidly
D) at least one server will be idle

Question

As the traffic intensity approaches 1:
A) there is no waiting 
B) waiting lines stabilize 
C) waiting lines grow extremely rapidly 
D) at least one server will be idle

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As the traffic intensity approaches 1, waiting lines grow extremely rapidly. This is because the demand for the service exceeds the capacity of the server, resulting in longer waiting times and further increasing the size of the waiting line. Therefore, C is the correct option. Option A is incorrect because there may still be waiting times even if the traffic intensity is close to 1. Option B is incorrect because, as mentioned earlier, waiting lines will not stabilize but will continue to grow rapidly. Option D is also incorrect because all servers will likely be occupied in high traffic intensity situations.

As the Traffic Intensity Approaches 1