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Simulation and Modeling

Chapter 1

  1. Define system, model and simulation And clarify with suitable example. Explain when is simulation considered an appropriate tool and when not?[4+4]
  2. Explain the steps of Simulation study with flowchart.
  3. List advantages & disadvantage of simulation?
  4. Explain the different components of system with example.[4]
  5. Describe general steps in simulation study.[8]
  6. What is Simulation and Modeling? Explain when simulation is appropriate and not appropriate tool.[2+6]
  7. Explain the static mathematical models and dynamic mathematical models with example. What are the main differences between them?[10]

Chapter 2

  1. Differentiate between Dynamic physical and mathematical model with reference to simulation of automobile wheel suspension.[8]
  2. Explain Static mathematical model and dynamic mathematical model with example.[6]
  3. Explain dynamic physical model with necessary equations and diagrams.
  4. Differentiate between Static mathematical model and dynamic mathematical model with suitable examples.[6]
  5. Explain dynamic mathematical model with example.[6]
  6. Explain static mathematical model with suitable example.[6]
  7. What is a distributed lag model? Explain with an example.

Chapter 3

  1. Define analog computers. Explain analog methods using the model of a liver with necessary diagram.
  2. Explain with the example of Automobile suspension problem. [8]
  3. Write down the significance of differential equations.[3]
  4. Design and explain analog method of automobile suspension problem? Explain feedback system with suitable example?[6+4]
  5. Why differential equations are important in scientific and engineering studies?
  6. What is continuous system simulation? Explain analog computer with practical exaniple. [4+6]
  7. What is analog computer; explain with its pros and cons.[4]
  8. Explain significance of differential equation in the context of continuous system simulation[3]
  9. Explain Markov chains with example and its applications[10]
  10. Explain the digital analog simulator

Chapter 4

  1. What are the elements of a Queuing System? What are the characteristics of Queuing System? What is the meaning of M/Em/2/9/70/SIRO in a queuing system.[3+3+4]
  2. What are the characteristics of Queuing system? What do you mean by Kendall notation in queuing system? What is the meaning of M/D/8/15/1000/LIFO[4+3+3]
  3. Define queuing system with block diagram and its uses. Explain M/M/4/20/2000/FCFS and D/M/2/LIFO/18 system.
  4. Explain the queuing notation with at least two examples and also explain about possibility of default values for notation. Explain about different elements of Queue System.[6+2+2]
  5. What is queuing model, explain with figure? What is the meaning of M/D/2/60/150/FIFO in queuing notation? Explain the Kendall notation with example.[3+2+5]
  6. What is a queuing system? List the various characteristics of queuing system. Explain role of queuing system in simulation study. Explain Kendall notation with example. [2+2+2+4]
  7. What is the meaning of D/M/1/LIFO/20/510 in queuing system? Write down the application of queue?[3+2]
  8. Discuss any one practical application of queuing system.[5+5]
  9. What is the model of queuing system? What is the meaning of M/D/8/15/LIFO in queuing system? Explain. [5+2.5+2.5]
  10. Explain the Kendall's notation in queuing systems. What is the meaning of M/D/6/10/FIFO in queuing system?[2.5+5+2.5]
  11. What is queuing system? How it is useful for simulation? Explain the different types of queuing system example[2+2+6]

Chapter 5

Markov Chain

Definition
Application
Key Features
Examples

Chapter 6

  1. What are different random number generation methods. Explain with examples.[8]
  2. What do you mean by pseudo random numbers? Explain Gap test algorithm with example.[2+8]
  3. What are the properties of Random numbers? Explain the algorithm of Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test with example.
  4. Formulate 4-digit poker test with suitable data with example.[4+6]
  5. What is a random number? What are the problems associated with generating pseudo random numbers.[8]
  6. What are the two statistical properties of Random number?
  7. What is a random number? Explain linear congruential method for generating random numbers with an example.[4+4]

Chapter 7

  1. Difference between verification and validation of model with suitable example.
  2. Explain with example the iterative process of calibrating of model.[5]
  3. Explain about the Calibration and Validation of Models.
  4. What is calibration and validation of models? Explain with practical example.[5]
  5. Comparisons between verification, validation and calibration of a model using example.
  6. Explain the iterative process of calibrating a model with example.[5]
  7. Explain steps in model building, verification and validation with diagrams.
  8. Explain Naylor and Finger's steps used in validation in brief.[5]

Chapter 8

  1. Differentiate between estimation method and Replication of runs.[6]
  2. How can you use estimation methods in analysis of simulation output? Explain with example.[5]
  3. How you can analyze simulation output using simulation runs statistics? Explain[6]
  4. Why do we need Replications of Runs, explain with example,
  5. Explain the simulation Run statistics with example.
  6. How it can be eliminated in simulation output analysis?
  7. Define initial Bias. Explain the methods for the elimination of initial bias.[5]
  8. How can you use estimation methods in an analysis of simulation output? Explain with example.[5]
  9. What is initial bias? What is the approach for elimination of initial bias? [5]
  10. Write different types of simulation output analysis. In the case of infinite population which output analysis method is applicable. Why Explain.[4+6]
  11. Explain a replication of runs in an analysis of simulation output with an example.
  12. Explain the significance of elimination of initial bias in modeling with an example.

Chapter 9

  1. Imagine a machine tool in a manufacturing shop is turning out parts at the rate of one in every 5 minutes. As they are finished the parts go to an inspector and in the inspector takes 4+3 minutes to examine each one and rejects about 10% of parts. Develop the GPSS.
  2. Briefly explain about simulation in Java.[6]
  3. Explain the single server queuing simulation model using JAVA.
  4. Explain the different features that are relevant when selecting simulation software.
  5. Explain the at least 5 GPSS block diagram symbols with example.[6]
  6. Define the succession of events. Design a telephone system simulation model using GPSS symbols and explain in brief.(2+8)
  7. What is a GPSS? List some of the common block diagram symbols used in GPSS.
  8. Explain a GPSS simulation model of a supermarket.

Chapter 10

  1. Explain different levels of abstraction for the simulation of computer system.
  2. Explain CPU simulation with example.[6]
  3. Discuss memory simulation with example.
  4. Explain the simulation model of computer system that services request from www[6].
  5. Explain about simulation of a central processing unit for the lower level of abstraction.
  6. Explain with example of simulation in JAVA with single server queue model.[6]
  7. Explain with CPU simulation by sketching a simulation model of computer system.[6]
  8. Write short notes on: (any three)[3x3]
  • a) Calibration of a model
  • b) Application of queuing system
  • c) Convolution in random number
  • d) CPU simulation

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