CSE10

Simulation helps test machine layouts, production schedules, bottlenecks, and downtime or delays. This application refers to:

Designing and analyzing manufacturing systems

Simulation helps determine required bandwidth, router router capacity, and the best communication protocols. This problem, are is:

Determining hardware requirements or protocols for communication networks

Simulation is used hardware requirements or protocols for communication networks

Determining hardware and software requirements for a computer system

Transportation systems that involve vehicles, passengers, traffic signals, and time constraints are best studied under:

Designing and operating transportation systems

Simulation focusing on customer waiting time, number and servers, and service speed applies to:

Evaluating service organizations

Simulation that compares old processes with new processes and identifies delays and redundancies is used in:

Re-engineering of business processes

Supply chains consisting of supplies, manufacturers, warehouses, and retailers are analyzed through simulation under:

Analyzing supply chains

Simulation that helps minimize shortage and overstocking is used in:

Determining ordering policies for an inventory system

Simulation involving equipment, workers, transportation, and safety concerns applies to:

Analyzing mining operations

Which statement BEST describes an advantage of simulation

It allows safe and cost effective experimentation

One major benefit of simulation is its ability to:

Predict future behavior of a system

Which advantage of simulation enables comparison of different outcomes?

Testing multiple scenarios

Why does simulation accuracy sometimes become a problem?

Because accuracy depends on assumptions

Which factor is considered a disadvantage of simulation?

It requires time to develop and analyze models

Which situation represents a common pitfall in simulation modeling?

Ignoring randomness or variability

Over-simplifying a simulation model may result in:

Misleading or incorrect results

Which pitfall occurs when simulation output is not properly analyzed?

Misinterpreting simulation results

Which statements BEST describes a disadvantage of simulation?

It depends heavily on computing resources

Which option reflects a limitation rather than a benefit simulation?

Depending on assumptions for accuracy

Simulation is MOST appropriate to use when:

Expensive or dangerous systems

Which situation BEST justifies the use of simulation?

When real-world testing involves risk or high cost

Simulation is useful for testing “what-if” scenarios because it allows

Evaluation of alternatives before implementation

Why are “what ifs” scenarios commonly analyzed using simulation?

They allow safe experimentation before real changes

Simulation is preferred when analytical formulas are not used because they:

Impractical or unavailable

Which condition MOST strongly indicates the need for simulation?

Systems lacking practical analytical solutions

Which of the following is not a reason to use simulation?

Replacing all analytical methods

Simulation is often chosen over direct experimentation primarily to:

Reduce cost and risk

When a system is too complex for direct mathematical analysis, simulation helps by:

Approximating system behavior

The MAIN reason simulation is used instead of real experimentation is to:

Safely explore possible outcomes

What refers to the imitation of a real-world process or system over time, usually via a model?

Simulation

Which type of system includes randomness where different runs produce different results?

Stochastic

What type of system produces the same output for the same input everytime?

Deterministic

Using a model to study the behavior of a system is known as:

Simulation

What is a simplified representation of a real system>

Model

A collection of interacting components forming a whole is called a:

System

Problems solved using computer models are classified as:

Simulation-based

Problems solved using mathematical formulas are known as:

Analytical

Which type of system includes time evolution?

Dynamic

A system that changes only at specific points in time is called:

Discrete

A system that changes smoothly over time is classified as:

Continuous

A simulation where state changes occur only at specific events is known as:

Discrete-Event Simulation

Comparing simulation results with the real system is referred to as:

Validation

Ensuring the logic and code of a simulation work as intended is known as:

Verification

Converting a conceptual model into a computer program is called:

Model translation

Parameter variation and simulation length are part of which phase?

Experimental design

Running the simulation and collecting output data belongs to:

Simulation Execution

Interpreting findings from simulation results for decision-making is called:

Output Analysis and Interpretation

Documenting assumptions, model details, and results is part of:

Documentation and reporting

Applying simulation recommendations to the real system is known as:

Implementation

Creating a conceptual or logical model is called:

Model conceptualization

A structure that consists of entities such as people or machines that interact with each other to reach a goal is called a:

System

A group of connected components that depend on one another and work together toward a common objective is known as a:

System

A structure that includes people, tools, materials, and procedures working together to provide a service or meet a need is called a:

System

A system composed of machines, workers, conveyor belts, and storage areas that work together to produce goods is called a:

Manufacturing plant

A service system involving customers, teller, ATMs, loans officers is an example of a:

Bank/ Personal-service system

A system of factories, warehouses, and transportation links used to store and deliver products is called a:

Distribution network

A system consisting of medical staff, emergency rooms, and equipment’s used to provide urgent care is called a:

Hospital Emergency Facility

A system where technicians travel to customers using service vehicles and tools is known as a:

Field service operations

A system composed of servers, computers, storage devices, and network connections used to process information is called a:

Computer Network

A system of roads, traffic controls, and vehicles that manage transportation flow is known as a:

Freeway or Traffic System

A system where documents are received, processed, filed, and sent by people and machines is called an:

Insurance Claims Office

A system involving courts, judges, and law enforcement that administer justice is called a:

Criminal Justice System

A system with storage tanks, pipelines, and reactors used to manufacture and ship chemicals is called a:

Chemical Products Plant

A service system with workers, customers, and kitchen equipment that prepares and serves food is a:

Fast Food Restaurant

A system involving inventory control, checkout counters, and customer service for retail sales is called a:

Supermarket

A system made up of rides, shops, restaurants, and guests designed for entertainment is known as a:

Theme Park

A system where emergency personnel and equipment respond to disasters is called an:

Emergency Response System

Changing the real system to test improvements, which may be costly or risky, is called:

Experiment with the Actual System

Using a substitute representation of a real system for study and analysis is called:

Experiment with a Model of the System

Scale models or mock-ups used for testing layouts are examples of:

Physical Model

A model that uses formulas and calculations and works best in simple situations is called a:

Mathematical Model

When a mathematical model can be solved exactly using formulas, it is called an:

Analytical Solution

Running a model repeatedly with different inputs to study system behavior is called:

Simulation

Microsoft Excel is commonly used for:

Spreadsheet Models

Programming languages such as Fortran, Java, and Visual C++ are used to:

Build model in a general purpose languages

Languages such as GPSS, Arena, and Simscript are used to:

Build model in a general simulation languages

Packages such as OPNET and SIMFACTORY are used to:

Build model in a special purpose simulation package

A simulation model where one server provides service to arriving customers one at a time is called a:

Single-server system

Representing a real system is called:

Modeling

The entry of customers into a system is called:

Arrival

The process where a server handles customers is called:

Service

When customers leave after receiving service, it is called:

Departure

Waiting time, queue length, and server utilization are measures of:

System performance

The amount of time a customer spends waiting before service begins is called:

Waiting time

The number of customers waiting in line at a given time is called:

Queue length

The percentage of time a server is busy serving customers is called:

Server utilization

The evaluation of how well a system operates based on measured results refers to:

System performance

A model that describes how items are stored, used, replenished, and monitored to maintain stock levels is called:

Inventory System Simulation

TRUE OR FALSE

Every model built using a general purpose language usually starts from scratch.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE

General purpose languages provide a large amount of reusable modeling code.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE

Development cycles are usually short when using general purpose languages for modeling.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE

Verification of models is often difficult when using general purpose languages.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE

Programming is required when using special purpose simulation packages.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE

Programming is required when using special purpose simulation packages.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE

Special purpose simulation packages have a limited range of applications.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE

Special purpose simulation packages are always flexible and fit all specific needs.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE

Special purpose simulation packages allow very fast creation of complex models.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE

Special purpose simulation packages are difficult and time-consuming to learn.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE

Programming is required when using special purpose simulation packages

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE

Special purpose simulation packages are inexpensive software tools.

FALSE