Question

The amount of time by which the completion time of job j differs from the due date is called:

• A. Flow Time
• B. Processing Time
• C. Lead Time
• D. Lateness

Hint:

Lateness is a critical metric in job scheduling. Keeping track of lateness helps improve timely delivery and assess process efficiency.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Lateness is defined as the difference between the actual completion time and the due date for a job. If the completion time is greater than the due date, the lateness is positive, indicating a delay. If the completion time is earlier than the due date, the lateness is negative, indicating an early completion. It is a key performance metric used in scheduling and job management. In contrast, flow time refers to the total time a job takes from arrival to completion, and processing time refers to the time required to actually process a job. Lead time represents the total time required from order placement to delivery, which is broader than lateness.