Which of the following techniques determines when the job must begin in order to be completed by the due date?
A) infinite loading
B) finite loading
C) forward scheduling
D) backward scheduling
E) input/output control

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Backward scheduling determines when the job must begin in order to be completed by the due date by working backward from the due date and considering the time required for each step, as well as any constraints or dependencies. Forward scheduling, on the other hand, starts from the current date and schedules tasks in the order in which they need to be done, without necessarily considering the due date. Infinite and finite loading are techniques for determining the capacity and workload of resources, and input/output control involves monitoring and adjusting the flow of materials and information through a production system.

Which of the Following Techniques Determines When the Job Must