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The document outlines a series of tutorial questions related to queueing theory, focusing on various models such as M/M/c, M/M/1, and M/GI queues. It addresses key concepts like the importance of multi-server systems, probability calculations for busy servers, customer waiting times, and practical applications. Additionally, it discusses stability conditions, limitations of queueing models, and the role of Poisson processes in Markovian queues.

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Tutorial Questions

The document outlines a series of tutorial questions related to queueing theory, focusing on various models such as M/M/c, M/M/1, and M/GI queues. It addresses key concepts like the importance of multi-server systems, probability calculations for busy servers, customer waiting times, and practical applications. Additionally, it discusses stability conditions, limitations of queueing models, and the role of Poisson processes in Markovian queues.

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TUTORIAL QUESTION

SYSTEM MODELLING AND SIMULATION

1) Discuss the M/M/c Queue and its Importance in Multi-Server


Systems.
2) What differentiates M/M/c from M/M/1?
3) How do we calculate the probability that all servers are busy?
4) What happens to customer waiting times when the number of servers increases?
5) Give two practical applications of M/M/c queues.
6) Explain the M/GI Queue and Its Approximation Techniques.
7) How does M/GI/1 differ from M/M/1?
8) State and explain Kingman’s approximation.
9) What is the impact of service time variability on waiting time?
10) What bounds can be used for M/GI queues?
11) Discuss the Stability and Limitations of Queueing Models.
12) What is the stability condition for M/M/1 and M/GI/1 queues?
13) Why does a system become unstable when ρ≥1?
14) What are the limitations of Markovian queues?
15) When should we use approximations instead of exact queueing solutions?
16) Compare Different Queueing Models and Their Applications.
17) What are the main differences between M/M/1, M/M/c, and M/GI/1?
18) Why do call centers prefer M/M/c queues?
19) How does queueing theory apply to network traffic?
20) What factors influence the choice of a queueing model?
21) Explain the Characteristics and Applications of Markovian Queues.
22) What are the key assumptions of Markovian queuing models?
23) Explain Kendall’s notation with an example.
24) What is the role of the Poisson process in Markovian queues?
25) List three real-world applications of Markovian queues.
26) Analyze the M/M/1 Queue and its Performance Metrics.
27) Derive the traffic intensity formula for an M/M/1 queue.
28) How is the average number of customers in the system (L) calculated?
29) What is Little’s Law and how does it relate to queueing models?
30) How does the M/M/1 queue model change if the system capacity is limited?

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