Which of the following is an advantage of the FCFS dispatching rule when used in services?
A) FCFS maximizes utilization.
B) FCFS minimizes the average number of jobs in the system.
C) FCFS minimizes the average lateness of all jobs.
D) FCFS maximizes the number of jobs completed on time.
E) FCFS seems fair to customers.

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FCFS (first-come, first-served) seems fair to customers because it follows a strict order of arrival, without showing favoritism to certain customers or types of jobs. However, it may not necessarily maximize utilization, minimize the average number of jobs in the system, minimize average lateness, or maximize the number of jobs completed on time.

Which of the Following Is an Advantage of the FCFS