Asked by Patti Raether on May 01, 2024
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The Academic Computing Centre has five trainers available in its computer labs to provide training sessions to students. Assume that the design capacity of the system is 1900 students per semester and that effective capacity equals 90% of design capacity. If the number of students who actually got their orientation session is 1500, what is the efficiency of the system?
A) 1350 students
B) 1710 students
C) 78.9%
D) 87.7%
E) 90%
Design Capacity
The maximum output rate or service capacity an operation, process, or facility is designed to achieve under ideal conditions.
Effective Capacity
The maximum output that a system can sustain under normal conditions, taking into consideration the limitations such as quality standards and scheduled downtime.
Orientation Session
A meeting or seminar designed to introduce new members, employees, or participants to organization policies, goals, and procedures.
- Understand the concept of design capacity and effective capacity, and calculate system efficiency.
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Zybrea KnightMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Design capacity = 1900 students per semester
Effective capacity = 90% of design capacity = 0.9 x 1900 = 1710 students per semester
Actual number of students who received orientation session = 1500
Efficiency of the system = (Actual output / Effective capacity) x 100%
= (1500/1710) x 100%
= 87.72%
Therefore, the correct answer is D) 87.7%.
Effective capacity = 90% of design capacity = 0.9 x 1900 = 1710 students per semester
Actual number of students who received orientation session = 1500
Efficiency of the system = (Actual output / Effective capacity) x 100%
= (1500/1710) x 100%
= 87.72%
Therefore, the correct answer is D) 87.7%.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of design capacity and effective capacity, and calculate system efficiency.