When scheduling tasks using the list-processing algorithm, decreasing the time of each task always decreases the completion time.

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The claim is incorrect. Decreasing the time of each task does not always decrease the completion time. This is because the list-processing algorithm assumes that tasks are scheduled in descending order of their required time, meaning that longer tasks are prioritized before shorter ones. If a shorter task is completed before a longer one, the completion time may actually increase. Additionally, other factors such as task dependencies and resource allocation can also impact the completion time.

When Scheduling Tasks Using the List-Processing Algorithm, Decreasing the Time