MCQs on Queuing Theory

Queuing theory is the mathematical study of:

• Randomized strategies in games

• Inventory control and supply chains

• Waiting lines and service systems

• Transportation networks

Queuing models help in:

• Managing stock levels in warehouses

• Minimizing the cost and time of waiting lines

• Solving differential equations

• Maximizing labor costs

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a queuing system?

• Arrival process

• Service process

• Departure rules

• Competitive strategy

A system where customers arrive at a service facility and wait in line for service is called:

• Simulation modeling

• Queuing system

• Scheduling system

• Transportation model

Which of the following is a real-world application of queuing theory?

• Airline ticket booking system

• Supermarket checkout lines

• Call centers and customer support

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a primary component of a queuing system?

• Arrival process

• Service discipline

• Queue structure

• Inventory level

The rate at which customers arrive at a system is called:

• Arrival rate (λ)

• Service rate (μ)

• Departure rate (δ)

• System efficiency (η)

The rate at which service is completed is called:

• Arrival rate (λ)

• Service rate (μ)

• Departure rate (δ)

• Idle rate (ρ)

In queuing theory, "Poisson distribution" is commonly used to model:

• Service times

• Arrival patterns

• Departure times

• System breakdowns

Which distribution is typically used to model service times in a queuing system?

• Normal distribution

• Poisson distribution

• Exponential distribution

• Binomial distribution