No buffer space between stations, so upstream task must wait if downstream task is busy or if downstream task is unable to start processing immediately

Each task can process 1 unit at a time

Using this, answer the next 3 questions:

1. Which task(s) would be starved? Check all that apply.

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

2. Which task(s) would be blockd? Check all that apply.

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

3. What is the actual throughput rate out of Task 4 (in customers per hour)? Pick the closest answer.

1

2

3

4

5

Task 3