Question 1

The advantages of visual interactive simulation include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to see how a simulation works. 
B)  improved presentation of simulation results. 
C)  reduced need for decision maker involvement. 
D)  improvements in training using the simulation.

Question 2

When is a complete enumeration of solutions used?

Accepted Answer

A)  when there are an infinite number of solutions to be searched 
B)  when the modeler requires a guided approach to problem solving 
C)  when a solution that is "good enough" is fine and good heuristics are available 
D)  when there is enough time and computational power available

Question 3

What BEST describes a simulation model in which it is not important to know exactly when a modeled event occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)  system dynamics simulation 
B)  discrete event simulation 
C)  continuous distribution simulation 
D)  time-independent simulation

Question 4

In a system dynamics model, ________ diagrams show the relationships between variables in a system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a system dynamics model, ________ diagrams...

Question 5

An advantage of simulation is that it allows model builders to solve problems with minimal interaction with users or managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What BEST describes a simulation model with a limited number of variables, each with a finite number of values?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monte Carlo simulation 
B)  discrete event simulation 
C)  continuous distribution simulation 
D)  system dynamics simulation

Question 7

Genetic algorithms belong to the family of methods in the

Accepted Answer

A)  optimization area. 
B)  complete enumeration family of methods. 
C)  artificial intelligence area. 
D)  non-computer based (human) solutions area.

Question 8

In agent-based modeling, agents are

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomous rule-based decision making units. 
B)  the human workers or agents who use the system. 
C)  the hardware platform used to conduct the simulation. 
D)  communication links between simulations.

Question 9

What is the final stage of an agent-based modeling (ABM) methodology?

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying the agents and determining their behavior 
B)  determining the suitability of ABM 
C)  validating agent behavior against reality 
D)  determining agent-related data

Question 10

In a visual interactive simulation (VIS), ________ models display a visual image of the result of one decision alternative at a time.

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

Question 11

Genetic algorithms are heuristic methods that do not guarantee an optimal solution to a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is an advantage of simulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It always results in optimal solutions. 
B)  It can incorporate significant real-life complexity. 
C)  It solves problems in one pass with no iterations. 
D)  Simulation software requires special skills.

Question 13

In the Finnish Air Force case, the simulation had to take account of a finite number of possibilities relating to task times, material handling delays, etc.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Candidate solutions (or chromosomes in genetic algorithms) combine to produce offspring in each algorithmic iteration. Along with the offspring, some of the best solutions are also migrated to the next generation in order to preserve the best solution achieved up until the current iteration. This concept is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Candidate solutions (or chromosomes in genetic algorithms)...

Question 15

Simulation is not strictly a type of model; models generally represent reality, whereas simulation typically ________ it.

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Question 16

________ search techniques are arbitrary search approaches that are not guided.

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The answer of ________ search techniques are arbitrary search approaches...

Question 17

In the Canadian pandemic case study, the macro-level simulation modeled aggregates of a population that might experience a pandemic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Give a simple definition of simulation in MSS.

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The answer of Give a simple definition of simulation in...

Question 19

Heuristic programming is the process of using heuristics in problem solving. This is done via heuristic search methods. Give a brief definition of the term heuristics.

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The answer of Heuristic programming is the process of using...

Question 20

An agent-based modeling approach focuses on modeling a(n) "________" property rather than "optimizing" nature.

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

The advantages of visual interactive simulation include all of the following EXCEPT

When is a complete enumeration of solutions used?

What BEST describes a simulation model in which it is not important to know exactly when a modeled event occurred?

In a system dynamics model, ________ diagrams show the relationships between variables in a system.

An advantage of simulation is that it allows model builders to solve problems with minimal interaction with users or managers.

What BEST describes a simulation model with a limited number of variables, each with a finite number of values?

Genetic algorithms belong to the family of methods in the

In agent-based modeling, agents are

What is the final stage of an agent-based modeling (ABM) methodology?

In a visual interactive simulation (VIS), ________ models display a visual image of the result of one decision alternative at a time.

Genetic algorithms are heuristic methods that do not guarantee an optimal solution to a problem.

Which of the following is an advantage of simulation?

In the Finnish Air Force case, the simulation had to take account of a finite number of possibilities relating to task times, material handling delays, etc.

Simulation is not strictly a type of model; models generally represent reality, whereas simulation typically ________ it.

________ search techniques are arbitrary search approaches that are not guided.

In the Canadian pandemic case study, the macro-level simulation modeled aggregates of a population that might experience a pandemic.

Give a simple definition of simulation in MSS.

Heuristic programming is the process of using heuristics in problem solving. This is done via heuristic search methods. Give a brief definition of the term heuristics.

An agent-based modeling approach focuses on modeling a(n) "________" property rather than "optimizing" nature.