Table 15.9
Auto Data produces custom engineering testing equipment.The following five orders are currently in the design department
(all times are shown in weeks):

-Use the information in Table 15.9.Which job will be the first one completed if scheduling is done using the first-come,first-served (FCFS)rule?
A)A
B)B
C)C

Question

Table 15.9
Auto Data produces custom engineering testing equipment.The following five orders are currently in the design department
(all times are shown in weeks):
 
-Use the information in Table 15.9.Which job will be the first one completed if scheduling is done using the first-come,first-served (FCFS)rule?
A)A 
B)B 
C)C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The first-come, first-served (FCFS) rule means that jobs are completed in the order that they arrive. Therefore, starting with the first job listed in the table, Job A will be the first one to be completed as it has the shortest processing time of 5 weeks.

Table 15.9 Auto Data Produces Custom Engineering Testing Equipment.The Following Five Orders