Which of the following scheduling rules minimizes mean job flow time?
A) first come, first served
B) last come, first served
C) earliest due date
D) shortest processing time
E) longest processing time

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Shortest processing time (SPT) scheduling rule minimizes the mean job flow time by prioritizing shorter jobs first, which results in quicker completion times and reduces waiting time for other jobs. This rule has been shown to be optimal for minimizing the mean job flow time in most cases.

Which of the Following Scheduling Rules Minimizes Mean Job Flow