IT2032 Systems Simulation and Its Processes

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Which characteristic of a simulation focuses on reducing the safety risks of stakeholders?

Effectiveness

Efficiency

Risk Reduction (correct)

Simulation Techniques

What is the primary purpose of Monte Carlo simulation technique?

To provide neutral and obstruction services

To eliminate expendable costs

To generate random sample data for numerical experiments (correct)

To increase operational system availability

How does a Monte Carlo simulation describe the likelihood of reaching various results?

By eliminating expendable costs

By generating random samples with known distributions (correct)

By increasing operational system availability

By providing neutral and obstruction services

Which characteristic of a simulation focuses on improving proficiency or performance?

Effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the important characteristics of a Monte Carlo simulation output?

It must generate random samples Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of efficiency as a characteristic of a simulation?

Reduces or eliminates expendable costs Signup and view all the answers

What does a specific change in the system's state at a specific point in time represent in the simulation technique described?

An event Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for discrete event simulation to ensure accurate representation of the process?

Tracking time elapsed Signup and view all the answers

In discrete event simulation, what is meant by 'incoming events' in the context of a system's behavior?

Events that are pending or incoming until the process ends Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of having predetermined starting and ending points in discrete event simulation?

To establish event sequences Signup and view all the answers

What type of record should be maintained during discrete event simulation to enhance understanding of system behavior?

Tabular record of functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary determinant of the results obtained from a simulation?

Quality of the system model Signup and view all the answers

How does simulation help in understanding problems where errors are not tolerable?

By analyzing the exact interactions of a system Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of system simulation development as mentioned in the text?

Iterative and continuous Signup and view all the answers

In what way does simulation bridge the gap between analysis and intuition?

By operating based on time/space for better perception of relations Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does simulation offer in terms of resource performance?

Giving insight into how resources are performing Signup and view all the answers

How does simulation contribute to saving time and money?

By minimizing the time required for data analysis Signup and view all the answers