Queuing theory - Terminology

3 important questions on Queuing theory - Terminology

Give the definition of service time distribution

Probability distribution that governs customers service time. Most of the times it is assumed that service time distribution is independent of the number of customers present.

What is the queue discipline?

Method used to determine the order in which customers are served;

Meaning of
  • FCFS
  • LCFS
  • SIRO
  • Priority queuing disciplines

FCFS
First Come, First Served

LCFS
Last Come, First Served

SIRO
Service In Random Order

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