Question 1

How many times is David late for work because his car won't start?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In order to generate more accurate results when using simulation:

Accepted Answer

A) use a continuous distribution instead of a discreet distribution 
B) increase the number of replications 
C) increase the number of factors considered 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) use a continuous distribution instead of a discreet distribution 
B) increase the number of replications 
C) increase the number of factors considered 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above B

Question 4

How many times is David late for work?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The main reason that a large number of replications of a simulation would be made is:

Accepted Answer

A) computers are usually used,and they can easily handle a large number of replications 
B) it is part of the scientific approach 
C) it is a form of sampling,and large samples give more accurate results than small samples 
D) it is more likely to provide optimal answers 
E) None of the above 
A) computers are usually used,and they can easily handle a large number of replications 
B) it is part of the scientific approach 
C) it is a form of sampling,and large samples give more accurate results than small samples 
D) it is more likely to provide optimal answers 
E) None of the above

Question 6

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 7

Computers can simulate years of operation in seconds

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

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

When dealing with relatively complex systems,computer simulation is an inexpensive option for decision makers

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

Animation can be used to display computer simulations in action

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Simulation is often the first choice of decision makers instead of analytic models

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One key advantage of computer simulation is that is makes full use of the simplifying approximations that are available

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Simulation is basically an optimizing technique

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Managers can use simulation to obtain optimal answers for a wide range of problems

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A Data Table can be used to "trick" Excel to perform many replications of a computer simulation

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How many times is David late for work because his car won't start?

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

In order to generate more accurate results when using simulation:

How many times is David late for work?

The main reason that a large number of replications of a simulation would be made is:

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

Computers can simulate years of operation in seconds

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

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

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

When dealing with relatively complex systems,computer simulation is an inexpensive option for decision makers

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

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

Animation can be used to display computer simulations in action

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

Simulation is often the first choice of decision makers instead of analytic models

One key advantage of computer simulation is that is makes full use of the simplifying approximations that are available

Simulation is basically an optimizing technique

Managers can use simulation to obtain optimal answers for a wide range of problems

A Data Table can be used to "trick" Excel to perform many replications of a computer simulation

Introduction

Linear programming: Basic Concepts

Linear programming: Formulation and applications

Theart of modeling with spread sheets

What-If Analysis for linear programming

Network optimization problems

Using binary integer programming to deal withy es-Or-No decisions

Non linear programming

Decision Analysis

Forecasting

Queuing models

Computer simulation with risks olver platform

Solution concepts for linear programming

Transportation and assignment problems

Pert CPM models for project management

Goal programming

Inventory management with known demand

Inventory management with uncertain demand

Computer simulation with crystal ball

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Exam 12: Computer simulation: Basic Concepts

How many times is David late for work because his car won't start?

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

In order to generate more accurate results when using simulation:

How many times is David late for work?

The main reason that a large number of replications of a simulation would be made is:

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

Computers can simulate years of operation in seconds

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

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

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

When dealing with relatively complex systems,computer simulation is an inexpensive option for decision makers

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

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

Animation can be used to display computer simulations in action

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

Simulation is often the first choice of decision makers instead of analytic models

One key advantage of computer simulation is that is makes full use of the simplifying approximations that are available

Simulation is basically an optimizing technique

Managers can use simulation to obtain optimal answers for a wide range of problems

A Data Table can be used to "trick" Excel to perform many replications of a computer simulation

Introduction

Linear programming: Basic Concepts

Linear programming: Formulation and applications

Theart of modeling with spread sheets

What-If Analysis for linear programming

Network optimization problems

Using binary integer programming to deal withy es-Or-No decisions

Non linear programming

Decision Analysis

Forecasting

Queuing models

Computer simulation with risks olver platform

Solution concepts for linear programming

Transportation and assignment problems

Pert CPM models for project management

Goal programming

Inventory management with known demand

Inventory management with uncertain demand

Computer simulation with crystal ball

Filters