Learn: M1-M3 Additional

Which fprintf format code is appropriate for an integer?

%d

A loop condition never becomes false. What is the likely result?

An infinite loop

What is the primary purpose of an output equation?

To calculate quantities required by the simulation consumer

Variables created inside a MATLAB function are generally:

Local to the function

Which structure is most appropriate for choosing among several mutually exclusive numeric ranges?

if-elseif-else

Let A={1,2,3} and B={3,4}. What is A intersection B?

{3}

What is a limitation of an empirical distribution based on a finite sample?

It may not generate rare outliers missing from the sample

Interarrival times, service times, schedules, failure rates, and travel times belong primarily to:

Data modeling

For a random variable X, what does F(x) represent?

P(X is less than or equal to x)

If every element of A is also an element of B, which statement is true?

A is a subset of B

An LCG whose period p equals its modulus m is called a:

Full-cycle generator

Which three components define a probability space?

Sample space, sigma algebra, probability measure

A process time can take any value from 4 to 10 minutes with all values equally likely. Which distribution is most appropriate?

Uniform(4,10)

Which best represents system state at one point in time?

Current entities, attributes, and activities

Omitting suppliers that affect arrivals most directly indicates a poor:

System boundary

A simulator accurately reproduces aircraft response but omits cabin decor. It can still have:

High relevant fidelity

Repeatedly sampling uncertain input distributions describes:

Monte Carlo simulation

Why is one stochastic simulation run insufficient for a firm conclusion?

Replication and statistical analysis are needed

What does reshape change while preserving the same elements?

Dimensions

A simple model solvable exactly by algebra should first use:

Analytical methods