Question 1

Discrete events and agent-based models are usually used for middle or low levels of abstraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which approach is most suited to structured problems with little uncertainty?

Accepted Answer

A)  simulation 
B)  genetic algorithms 
C)  optimization 
D)  human intuition 
A)  simulation 
B)  genetic algorithms 
C)  optimization 
D)  human intuition

Question 3

In the Hepatitis B case study, Markov models were used to determine the cost-________ of various governmental interventions for Hepatitis B.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Hepatitis B case study, Markov...

Question 4

In the Fluor case study, redesigning the process of reviewing engineering changes had no discernible impact on the bottom line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The performance of the agent-based system should be ________ against reality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The performance of the agent-based system should...

Question 6

In a visual interactive simulation (VIS), ________ models display systems that evolve over time, and the evolution is represented by animation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a visual interactive simulation (VIS), ________...

Question 7

What can system dynamics modeling be used for?

Accepted Answer

A)  micro-level simulation models that examine individual values 
B)  qualitative methods for analyzing a system 
C)  simulation models that test each subsystem in isolation 
D)  studying system behavior at an instant in time 
A)  micro-level simulation models that examine individual values 
B)  qualitative methods for analyzing a system 
C)  simulation models that test each subsystem in isolation 
D)  studying system behavior at an instant in time

Question 8

Describe three of the most important limitations of genetic algorithms according to Grupe and Jooste.

Accepted Answer

•Not all problems can be framed in the m

Question 9

All of the following are suitable problems for genetic algorithms EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamic process control. 
B)  simulation of biological models. 
C)  pattern recognition with complex patterns. 
D)  simple optimization with few variables. 
A)  dynamic process control. 
B)  simulation of biological models. 
C)  pattern recognition with complex patterns. 
D)  simple optimization with few variables.

Question 10

Simulation involves setting up a ________ of a real system and conducting repetitive experiments on it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Simulation involves setting up a ________ of...

Question 11

Visual interactive simulation (VIS) is a simulation method that lets decision makers see what the model is doing and how it interacts with the decisions made, as they are made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Genetic algorithms provide a set of efficient, domain-independent search heuristics for a broad spectrum of applications. List four possible applications for genetic algorithms.

Accepted Answer

•Dynamic process control
•Induction of o

Question 13

In which stage of the simulation methodology do you determine the system's boundaries and environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  defining the problem 
B)  designing the experiment 
C)  testing and validating the model 
D)  constructing the simulation model 
A)  defining the problem 
B)  designing the experiment 
C)  testing and validating the model 
D)  constructing the simulation model

Question 14

Analytical techniques are used in the choice phase of problem solving. How can we define analytical techniques?

Accepted Answer

Analytical techniques use math

Question 15

List five major types of simulation.

Accepted Answer

•probabilistic simulation
•tim

Question 16

Agent-based modeling is best for all the following types of problem features EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  many interrelated factors. 
B)  low uncertainty. 
C)  irregular data. 
D)  complex interactions. 
A)  many interrelated factors. 
B)  low uncertainty. 
C)  irregular data. 
D)  complex interactions.

Question 17

Visual interactive modeling (VIM) systems, especially those developed for the military and the video-game industry, have "thinking" characters who can behave with a relatively high level of intelligence in their interactions with users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Simulation does not usually allow decision makers to see how a solution to a complex problem evolves over (compressed) time, nor can decision makers interact with the simulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List four well-known search methods used in the choice phase of problem solving.

Accepted Answer

•Analytical techniqu

Question 20

Determining the duration of the simulation occurs before the model is validated and tested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discrete events and agent-based models are usually used for middle or low levels of abstraction.

Which approach is most suited to structured problems with little uncertainty?

In the Hepatitis B case study, Markov models were used to determine the cost-________ of various governmental interventions for Hepatitis B.

In the Fluor case study, redesigning the process of reviewing engineering changes had no discernible impact on the bottom line.

The performance of the agent-based system should be ________ against reality.

In a visual interactive simulation (VIS), ________ models display systems that evolve over time, and the evolution is represented by animation.

What can system dynamics modeling be used for?

Describe three of the most important limitations of genetic algorithms according to Grupe and Jooste.

All of the following are suitable problems for genetic algorithms EXCEPT

Simulation involves setting up a ________ of a real system and conducting repetitive experiments on it.

Visual interactive simulation (VIS) is a simulation method that lets decision makers see what the model is doing and how it interacts with the decisions made, as they are made.

Genetic algorithms provide a set of efficient, domain-independent search heuristics for a broad spectrum of applications. List four possible applications for genetic algorithms.

In which stage of the simulation methodology do you determine the system's boundaries and environment?

Analytical techniques are used in the choice phase of problem solving. How can we define analytical techniques?

List five major types of simulation.

Agent-based modeling is best for all the following types of problem features EXCEPT

Visual interactive modeling (VIM) systems, especially those developed for the military and the video-game industry, have "thinking" characters who can behave with a relatively high level of intelligence in their interactions with users.

Simulation does not usually allow decision makers to see how a solution to a complex problem evolves over (compressed) time, nor can decision makers interact with the simulation.

List four well-known search methods used in the choice phase of problem solving.

Determining the duration of the simulation occurs before the model is validated and tested.

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Exam 10: Modeling and Analysis: Heuristic Search Methods and Simulation

Discrete events and agent-based models are usually used for middle or low levels of abstraction.

Which approach is most suited to structured problems with little uncertainty?

In the Hepatitis B case study, Markov models were used to determine the cost-________ of various governmental interventions for Hepatitis B.

In the Fluor case study, redesigning the process of reviewing engineering changes had no discernible impact on the bottom line.

The performance of the agent-based system should be ________ against reality.

In a visual interactive simulation (VIS), ________ models display systems that evolve over time, and the evolution is represented by animation.

What can system dynamics modeling be used for?

Describe three of the most important limitations of genetic algorithms according to Grupe and Jooste.

All of the following are suitable problems for genetic algorithms EXCEPT

Simulation involves setting up a ________ of a real system and conducting repetitive experiments on it.

Visual interactive simulation (VIS) is a simulation method that lets decision makers see what the model is doing and how it interacts with the decisions made, as they are made.

Genetic algorithms provide a set of efficient, domain-independent search heuristics for a broad spectrum of applications. List four possible applications for genetic algorithms.

In which stage of the simulation methodology do you determine the system's boundaries and environment?

Analytical techniques are used in the choice phase of problem solving. How can we define analytical techniques?

List five major types of simulation.

Agent-based modeling is best for all the following types of problem features EXCEPT

Visual interactive modeling (VIM) systems, especially those developed for the military and the video-game industry, have "thinking" characters who can behave with a relatively high level of intelligence in their interactions with users.

Simulation does not usually allow decision makers to see how a solution to a complex problem evolves over (compressed) time, nor can decision makers interact with the simulation.

List four well-known search methods used in the choice phase of problem solving.

Determining the duration of the simulation occurs before the model is validated and tested.

An Overview of Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Decision Support

Foundations and Technologies for Decision Making

Data Warehousing

Business Reporting, Visual Analytics, and Business Performance Management

Data Mining

Techniques for Predictive Modeling

Text Analytics, Text Mining, and Sentiment Analysis

Web Analytics, Web Mining, and Social Analytics

Model-Based Decision Making: Optimization and Multi-Criteria Systems

Automated Decision Systems and Expert Systems

Knowledge Management and Collaborative Systems

Big Data and Analytics

Business Analytics: Emerging Trends and Future Impacts

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