In the context of sequencing, the earliest due date (EDD) rule:
A) minimizes the maximum number of jobs past due.
B) maximizes average flow time of jobs past due.
C) maximizes resource utilization of jobs past due.
D) minimizes the average processing time of jobs past due.

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The earliest due date (EDD) rule prioritizes jobs based on their due dates, with the earliest due date being given the highest priority. This rule is used to minimize the maximum lateness or the maximum number of jobs past due. Therefore, the best choice is A, which states that the EDD rule minimizes the maximum number of jobs past due.

In the Context of Sequencing, the Earliest Due Date (EDD)