Question 1

Analytical methods are preferable to simulation if an appropriate analytic method is available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Computer simulation is only applicable to situations that have elements that can be described by random variables

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not a reason for simulation's popularity?

Accepted Answer

A) It is simple to use and/or understand. 
B) Extensive software packages are available. 
C) Many situations are too complex for mathematical solutions. 
D) If can be used for a wide range of applications. 
E) It is typically an inexpensive approach. 
A) It is simple to use and/or understand. 
B) Extensive software packages are available. 
C) Many situations are too complex for mathematical solutions. 
D) If can be used for a wide range of applications. 
E) It is typically an inexpensive approach.

Question 4

A number is a random number between 0 and 1 if it is generated in such a way that every possible number within this interval has an equal chance of occurring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The main procedure for advancing the time on the simulation clock is called next-event time advance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Simulation is especially useful for situations too complex to be analyzed using analytical models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

With the speed of computers,it is not necessary to limit the amount of factors considered in a simulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A simulation model includes a description of the components of the system that is to be simulated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A simulation model is validated if it adequately depicts real system performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Computer simulation is a useful tool because it generates accurate information using very small samples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It is always necessary to test the validity of a simulation model by comparing its results with those of an analytic study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Solver Table is used to generate many replications of a computer simulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A flow diagram shows the output of a simulation run.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A manager is simulating the number of times a machine operator stops a machine to make adjustments.After careful study the manager found that the number of stops ranged from one to five per cycle and that each number of stops was equally likely.Using the random numbers 0.1835 and 0.3094 (in that order),the next two simulated cycles would respectively have stops for adjustment of:

Accepted Answer

A) 2 and 2. 
B) 1 and 2. 
C) 2 and 1. 
D) 1 and 1. 
E) 2 and 3. 
A) 2 and 2. 
B) 1 and 2. 
C) 2 and 1. 
D) 1 and 1. 
E) 2 and 3.

Question 15

Simulation enables a decision maker to experiment with a system and observe its behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A simulation clock keeps track of how long the simulation has run in real time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Figure  
-If a simulation begins with the first random number,the third simulated value would be:

Accepted Answer

A) 0. 
B) 1. 
C) 2. 
D) 3. 
E) 4. 
A) 0. 
B) 1. 
C) 2. 
D) 3. 
E) 4.

Question 18

Simulation will often give measures of performance as outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following would not be a probable reason for choosing simulation as a decision-making tool?

Accepted Answer

A) The situation is too complex for a mathematical model. 
B) The is a limited time in which to obtain results. 
C) Good results have been obtained in the past using simulation. 
D) Users are able to understand the model. 
E) All of these are probable reasons for choosing simulation. 
A) The situation is too complex for a mathematical model. 
B) The is a limited time in which to obtain results. 
C) Good results have been obtained in the past using simulation. 
D) Users are able to understand the model. 
E) All of these are probable reasons for choosing simulation.

Question 20

Which of the following would not be considered a main advantage of simulation?

Accepted Answer

A) It permits experimentation with the system. 
B) It generates an optimal solution. 
C) It compresses time. 
D) It can serve as a training tool. 
E) All of the above are advantages. 
A) It permits experimentation with the system. 
B) It generates an optimal solution. 
C) It compresses time. 
D) It can serve as a training tool. 
E) All of the above are advantages.

Exam 14: Computer Simulation: Basic Concepts

Analytical methods are preferable to simulation if an appropriate analytic method is available.

Computer simulation is only applicable to situations that have elements that can be described by random variables

Which of the following is not a reason for simulation's popularity?

A number is a random number between 0 and 1 if it is generated in such a way that every possible number within this interval has an equal chance of occurring.

The main procedure for advancing the time on the simulation clock is called next-event time advance.

Simulation is especially useful for situations too complex to be analyzed using analytical models.

With the speed of computers,it is not necessary to limit the amount of factors considered in a simulation.

A simulation model includes a description of the components of the system that is to be simulated.

A simulation model is validated if it adequately depicts real system performance.

Computer simulation is a useful tool because it generates accurate information using very small samples.

It is always necessary to test the validity of a simulation model by comparing its results with those of an analytic study.

Solver Table is used to generate many replications of a computer simulation.

A flow diagram shows the output of a simulation run.

Simulation enables a decision maker to experiment with a system and observe its behavior.

A simulation clock keeps track of how long the simulation has run in real time.

Figure -If a simulation begins with the first random number,the third simulated value would be:

Simulation will often give measures of performance as outputs.

Which of the following would not be a probable reason for choosing simulation as a decision-making tool?

Which of the following would not be considered a main advantage of simulation?

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