Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional Examination

Sample Questions

M. Petty, UAHuntsville, [email protected]

Sample questions are given, one per page. Samples include all topics (but not all subtopics), all
difficulty levels (Very easy, Easy, Moderate, Difficult, and Very difficult) and all certification
types (Core, User/Manager, Developer/Technical).
Question number
8.10
Question
Which of the following terms is best defined as “the process of determining whether an
implemented model is consistent with its specification”?
Correct answer
Verification
Incorrect answer 1
Validation
Incorrect answer 2
Accreditation
Incorrect answer 3
Calibration
Type
Core
Difficulty
Easy
Topic
5.6 Verification, validation, and accreditation
Source
M. D. Petty, “Verification, Validation, and Accreditation”, in J. A. Sokolowski and C. A. Banks,
Modeling and Simulation Fundamentals: Theoretical Underpinnings and Practical Domains,
John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken NJ, 2010, pp. 325-372.
Page number
330
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.18
Question
True or False: Once accredited, a model may be used for any application without further testing.
Correct answer
False
Incorrect answer 1
True
Type
Core
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
5.6 Verification, validation, and accreditation
Source
M. D. Petty, “Verification, Validation, and Accreditation”, in J. A. Sokolowski and C. A. Banks,
Modeling and Simulation Fundamentals: Theoretical Underpinnings and Practical Domains,
John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken NJ, 2010, pp. 325-372.
Page number
331
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.44
Question
In which verification and validation method do subject matter experts in the domain of the model
subjectively compare simulation results with their own expert knowledge of the simuland?
Correct answer
Face validation
Incorrect answer 1
Turing test
Incorrect answer 2
Data analysis
Incorrect answer 3
Cause-effect graphing
Type
Developer/Technical
Difficulty
Difficult
Topic
5.6 Verification, validation, and accreditation
Source
M. D. Petty, “Verification, Validation, and Accreditation”, in J. A. Sokolowski and C. A. Banks,
Modeling and Simulation Fundamentals: Theoretical Underpinnings and Practical Domains,
John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken NJ, 2010, pp. 325-372.
Page number
341
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
6.6
Question
When using ordinary differential equations to model a physical system, the "brute force"
approach to improving precision is to _________ at cost of performance.
Correct Answer
Increase the number of iterations
Incorrect Answer
Use higher order derivatives
Incorrect Answer
Use higher order integrators, such as Runge-Kutta integrators
Incorrect Answer
Decrease the number of iterations
Type
Core
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
4.2 Physics-based modeling
Source
Colley, W. N., 2010, in Modeling and Simulation: Theoretical Underpinnings and Practical
Domains (ed. Sokolowski, J., and Banks, C. M.), Hoboken: Wiley & Sons, p. 100
Question author
W. Colley
Question number
6.18
Question
We model the motion of falling anvil as h(t) = h0 – (16 ft/sec2)t2, where t is the time since the
drop, h(t) is the height as a function of time, and h0 is the original height. If the anvil is dropped
from 64 feet, how long does it take to hit the ground?
Correct Answer
2 seconds
Incorrect Answer
4 seconds
Incorrect Answer
1 second
Incorrect Answer
sqrt(2) seconds
Type
Developer/Technical
Difficulty
Easy
Topic
4.2 Physics-based modeling
Source
Tipler, P. A., 1982, Physics, New York: Worth, pp. 61–63
Question author
W. Colley
Question number
6.20
Question
In simulating a physical system governed by partial differential equations, _________ can be
used to facilitate estimation of derivatives.
Correct Answer
Fourier analysis
Incorrect Answer
The Graham-Schmidt process
Incorrect Answer
The downhill-simplex method
Incorrect Answer
Gauss-Jordan elimination
Type
Developer/Technical
Difficulty
Very difficult
Topic
4.2 Physics-based modeling
Source
Kaplan, W., 1991, Advanced Calculus, Fourth Edition, Redwood City, CA: Addison-Wesley, p.
530
Question author
W. Colley
Question number
6.30
Question
Which of these is likely the least practical implementation environment for simulating a physical
system governed by ordinary differential equations?
Correct Answer
Discrete event simulation environment (Arena, ProModel, Extend)
Incorrect Answer
Spreadsheet (Excel)
Incorrect Answer
Mathematical development environment (MATLAB, IDL)
Incorrect Answer
General-purpose programming language (C++, Java, FORTRAN)
Type
Core
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
4.2 Physics-based modeling
Source
Colley, W. N., 2010, in Modeling and Simulation: Theoretical Underpinnings and Practical
Domains (ed. Sokolowski, J., and Banks, C. M.), Hoboken: Wiley & Sons, pp. 118–129
Question author
W. Colley
Question number
9.62
Question
True or False: Grid registration is a technique to reduce the number of range calculations in
military simulations.
Correct answer
True
Incorrect answer
False
Type
Developer/Technical
Difficulty
Difficult
Topic
3.1 Combat
Source
R. D. Smith, Military Simulations & Serious Games, Modelbenders Press, Orlando FL, 2009.
Page number
355
Question author
S. Barbosa
Question number
9.65
Question
Which of the following terms best describes the purpose of sensor footprint exaggeration in
military simulations?
Correct answer
It ensures that detection calculations are carried out on all detectable objects between two
discrete time steps
Incorrect answer
It is used for marketing brochures
Incorrect answer
It compensates for hindrances to line-of-sight
Incorrect answer
It normalizes sensor footprints
Type
Developer/Technical
Difficulty
Difficult
Topic
3.1 Combat
Source
R. D. Smith, Military Simulations & Serious Games, Modelbenders Press, Orlando FL, 2009.
Page number
357
Question author
S. Barbosa
Question number
9.71
Question
True or False: When modeling weapons, the standard deviation in the x and y directions are
nearly always the same.
Correct answer
False
Incorrect answer
True
Type
Developer/Technical
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
3.1 Combat
Source
R. D. Smith, Military Simulations & Serious Games, Modelbenders Press, Orlando FL, 2009.
Page number
363
Question author
S. Barbosa
Question number
9.78
Question
Which of the following terms best describes use of models and simulation by the military, for the
purposes of obtaining insight into the cost and performance of military equipment?
Correct answer
Requirements and acquisition
Incorrect answer
Exploration of advanced technologies and concepts
Incorrect answer
Training
Incorrect answer
Geo-navigation
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
3.1 Combat
Source
R. D. Smith, Military Simulations & Serious Games, Modelbenders Press, Orlando FL, 2009.
Page number
38
Question author
S. Barbosa
Question number
6.406
Question
Logistics and transportation simulation is beset by all of these problems but ________.
Correct answer
No closed-form solutions are available for related design problems
Incorrect answer
Existing simulation software packages do not support all the necessary model features
Incorrect answer
The industry lacks familiarity with simulation technologies
Incorrect answer
Relevant networks are large and complex with a very large number of entities
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Difficult
Topic
3.6 Transportation
Source
M. S. Manivannan, “Simulation of Transportation and Logistics Systems,” in J. Banks (Editor)
Handbook of Simulation: Principles, Methodology, Advances, Applications, and Practice, Wiley
& Sons, New York NY, 1998, pp. 571–604.
Page number
573
Question author
W. Colley
Question number
6.407
Question
Simulation is likely the best solution available for logistics and transportation problems when
considering __________.
Correct answer
Large systems with dynamic arrival and departure times
Incorrect answer
Steady state solutions for a small number of queues
Incorrect answer
Simple heuristics-based systems
Incorrect answer
Models with available closed-form solutions
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Easy
Topic
3.6 Transportation
Source
M. S. Manivannan, “Simulation of Transportation and Logistics Systems,” in J. Banks (Editor)
Handbook of Simulation: Principles, Methodology, Advances, Applications, and Practice, Wiley
& Sons, New York NY, 1998, pp. 571–604.
Page number
573
Question author
W. Colley
Question number
6.414
Question
In large logistics systems, movement of raw materials typically occurs between ________.
Correct answer
Suppliers and plants
Incorrect answer
Plants and retailers
Incorrect answer
Warehouses and customers
Incorrect answer
Suppliers and retailers
Type
Core
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
3.6 Transportation
Source
M. S. Manivannan, “Simulation of Transportation and Logistics Systems,” in J. Banks (Editor)
Handbook of Simulation: Principles, Methodology, Advances, Applications, and Practice, Wiley
& Sons, New York NY, 1998, pp. 571–604.
Page number
577
Question author
W. Colley
Question number
6.416
Question
A common route planning algorithm is _________ algorithm.
Correct answer
The A*
Incorrect answer
Munkres's
Incorrect answer
A least squares
Incorrect answer
Brent's
Type
Developer/Technical
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
3.6 Transportation
Source
P. E. Hart, N. J. Nilsson, and B, Raphael, “A Formal Basis for the Heuristic Determination of
Minimum Cost Paths,” IEEE Transactions on Systems Science and Cybernetics SSC4, Vol. 4,
No. 2, 1968, pp. 100–107.
Page number
100–107
Question author
W. Colley
Question number
8.501
Question
Which of the following terms is best defined as “a large simulation system assembled from a set
of independent simulations executing on separate computers communicating via a network using
a standardized protocol”?
Correct answer
Distributed simulation
Incorrect answer
Monolithic simulation
Incorrect answer
Extended simulation
Incorrect answer
Serial simulation
Type
Core
Difficulty
Easy
Topic
1.2 Categories and paradigms
Source
M. D. Petty, “Behavior Generation in Semi-Automated Forces”, in D. Nicholson, D. Schmorrow,
and J. Cohn (Editors), The PSI Handbook of Virtual Environments for Training and Education:
Developments for the Military and Beyond, Volume 2: VE Components and Training
Technologies, Praeger Security International, Westport CT, 2009, pp. 189-204, pp. 189-204.
Page number
191
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.502
Question
Which of the following is not an advantage of distributed simulation?
Correct answer
Ease of use; setting up a simulation execution is typically easier
Incorrect answer
Scalability; larger scenarios can be accommodated by adding more nodes to the network
Incorrect answer
Specialization; individual simulation nodes can be optimized for a specific purpose and then
combined
Incorrect answer
Geographic distribution; participating simulation nodes need not all be at the same location
Type
Core
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
1.2 Categories and paradigms
Source
M. D. Petty, “Behavior Generation in Semi-Automated Forces”, in D. Nicholson, D. Schmorrow,
and J. Cohn (Editors), The PSI Handbook of Virtual Environments for Training and Education:
Developments for the Military and Beyond, Volume 2: VE Components and Training
Technologies, Praeger Security International, Westport CT, 2009, pp. 189-204.
Page number
191
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.503
Question
True or False: In a distributed simulation, the networked nodes report the attributes (e.g.,
location) and actions (e.g., firing a weapon) of the entities they are simulating by exchanging
network messages.
Correct answer
True
Incorrect answer
False
Type
Core
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
5.7 Distributed simulation architecture and protocols
Source
M. D. Petty, “Behavior Generation in Semi-Automated Forces”, in D. Nicholson, D. Schmorrow,
and J. Cohn (Editors), The PSI Handbook of Virtual Environments for Training and Education:
Developments for the Military and Beyond, Volume 2: VE Components and Training
Technologies, Praeger Security International, Westport CT, 2009, pp. 189-204.
Page number
191
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.505
Question
Which of the following is not a distributed simulation network protocol?
Correct answer
XML
Incorrect answer
DIS
Incorrect answer
TENA
Incorrect answer
HLA
Type
Developer/Technical
Difficulty
Easy
Topic
5.7 Distributed simulation architecture and protocols
Source
M. D. Petty, “Behavior Generation in Semi-Automated Forces”, in D. Nicholson, D. Schmorrow,
and J. Cohn (Editors), The PSI Handbook of Virtual Environments for Training and Education:
Developments for the Military and Beyond, Volume 2: VE Components and Training
Technologies, Praeger Security International, Westport CT, 2009, pp. 189-204.
Page number
191
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.526
Question
Why is it important for a semi-automated forces system to generate behavior that is not only
plausibly human but consistent with the tactical doctrine of an anticipated enemy?
Correct answer
To provide trainees practice against opponents that use the tactics of the expected adversary
Incorrect answer
To increase the overall believability of the training experience
Incorrect answer
To reduce the complexity of the semi-automated forces system’s behavior generation code
Incorrect answer
To simplify the verification and validation process for the semi-automated forces system
Type
Core
Difficulty
Easy
Topic
5.10 Semi-automated forces/computer generated forces
Source
M. D. Petty, “Behavior Generation in Semi-Automated Forces”, in D. Nicholson, D. Schmorrow,
and J. Cohn (Editors), The PSI Handbook of Virtual Environments for Training and Education:
Developments for the Military and Beyond, Volume 2: VE Components and Training
Technologies, Praeger Security International, Westport CT, 2009, pp. 189-204.
Page number
197
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.538
Question
True or False: The OneSAF semi-automated forces system software uses a product line
architecture that allows the software components of OneSAF to be reusable in different
configurations for different applications.
Correct answer
True
Incorrect answer
False
Type
Developer/Technical
Difficulty
Difficult
Topic
5.10 Semi-automated forces/computer generated forces
Source
M. D. Petty, “Behavior Generation in Semi-Automated Forces”, in D. Nicholson, D. Schmorrow,
and J. Cohn (Editors), The PSI Handbook of Virtual Environments for Training and Education:
Developments for the Military and Beyond, Volume 2: VE Components and Training
Technologies, Praeger Security International, Westport CT, 2009, pp. 189-204.
Page number
199
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.544
Question
True or False: Simulation involves generating an artificial history of some system of interest
over time and analyzing that artificial history to draw inferences about the system.
Correct answer
True
Incorrect answer
False
Type
Core
Difficulty
Easy
Topic
1.1 Fundamental terms and concepts
Source
J. Banks, “Principles of Simulation”, in J. Banks (Editor), Handbook of Simulation: Principles,
Methodology, Advances, Applications, and Practice, John Wiley & Sons, New York NY, 1998,
pp. 3-30.
Page number
3
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.545
Question
Which of the following is not a use of simulation?
Correct answer
Justify decisions already made based other criteria
Incorrect answer
Describe and analyze the behavior of a system
Incorrect answer
Ask and answer “what it” questions about a system
Incorrect answer
Help in designing new systems
Type
Core
Difficulty
Easy
Topic
1.1 Fundamental terms and concepts
Source
J. Banks, “Principles of Simulation”, in J. Banks (Editor), Handbook of Simulation: Principles,
Methodology, Advances, Applications, and Practice, John Wiley & Sons, New York NY, 1998,
pp. 3-30.
Page number
3
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.546
Question
True or False: Only systems that actually exist, as opposed to those that have been planned or
designed but not implemented, can be simulated.
Correct answer
False
Incorrect answer
True
Type
Core
Difficulty
Easy
Topic
1.1 Fundamental terms and concepts
Source
J. Banks, “Principles of Simulation”, in J. Banks (Editor), Handbook of Simulation: Principles,
Methodology, Advances, Applications, and Practice, John Wiley & Sons, New York NY, 1998,
pp. 3-30.
Page number
4
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.547
Question
Which of the following is not an issue likely to be encountered when conducting a simulation
study using discrete-event simulation?
Correct answer
How will the differential equations describing the system be numerically integrated?
Incorrect answer
How are random variates generated if they are not discrete uniformly distributed?
Incorrect answer
How long (in simulated time) should each simulation run (trial) be?
Incorrect answer
How many simulation runs (trials) are required to answer the intended questions?
Type
Developer/Technical
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
4.6 Discrete event simulation
Source
J. Banks, “Principles of Simulation”, in J. Banks (Editor), Handbook of Simulation: Principles,
Methodology, Advances, Applications, and Practice, John Wiley & Sons, New York NY, 1998,
pp. 3-30.
Page number
4
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
6.801
Question
Test and Evaluation is to occur ________ during the defense acquisition process.
Correct answer
Early and integrated throughout
Incorrect answer
Before milestone A
Incorrect answer
Between milestones B and C
Incorrect answer
Throughout developmental test, fielding, operations and retirement
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
6.1 Major simulation infrastructures
Source
DOD Instruction 5000.2, 2008, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System, 8 December 2008,
(URL 2008-08-13: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/500002p.pdf)
Page number
12–26
Question author
W. Colley
Question number
6.802
Question
For which of the following phrases is the complete statement not true? Principal problems
driving the development of the JMETC infrastructure have been that test resources commonly
________.
Correct answer
Reside on low bandwidth networks
Incorrect answer
Lack a standard capability to communicate among facilities
Incorrect answer
Contain unique software that must be configured for each activity
Incorrect answer
Require long lead times to establish security agreements and protocols
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
6.1 Major simulation infrastructures
Source
Lockhart, R. & Ferguson, C., 2008, “Joint Mission Environment Test Capability,” ITEA Journal,
29: 160–166, (URL 2008-08-13:
http://www.itea.org/files/2008/2008%20Journal%20Files/June%202008/jite-29-02-160.pdf)
Page number
160
Question author
W. Colley
Question number
6.803
Question
One of the main problems that results when test resources lack standard capbility to collaborate
and exchange data is that ________.
Correct answer
Effort is duplicated among similar programs
Incorrect answer
Unique software is needed at each test facility
Incorrect answer
Physical networks become comporomised
Incorrect answer
Data packets become unsecure
Type
Core
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
6.1 Major simulation infrastructures
Source
Lockhart, R. & Ferguson, C., 2008, “Joint Mission Environment Test Capability,” ITEA Journal,
29: 160–166, (URL 2008-08-13:
http://www.itea.org/files/2008/2008%20Journal%20Files/June%202008/jite-29-02-160.pdf)
Page number
160
Question author
W. Colley
Question number
6.804
Question
The primary mission of JMETC is to ________.
Correct answer
Provide the DOD with a persistent network linking distributed test facilities
Incorrect answer
Develop a new, more capable version of TENA
Incorrect answer
Guide the DOD in the installation of a nationwide fiber network
Incorrect answer
Standardize methods and metrics for testing military hardware
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
6.1 Major simulation infrastructures
Source
Lockhart, R. & Ferguson, C., 2008, “Joint Mission Environment Test Capability,” ITEA Journal,
29: 160–166, (URL 2008-08-13:
http://www.itea.org/files/2008/2008%20Journal%20Files/June%202008/jite-29-02-160.pdf)
Page number
161
Question author
W. Colley
Question number
8.13003
Question
Which of the following perceived limitations of modeling and simulation is of greatest concern
to managers considering its use for business decision making?
Correct answer
Other techniques (e.g., spreadsheets) provide sufficient capability
Incorrect answer
Decision support models can not be executed in real-time
Incorrect answer
Lack of ability to reuse models for new applications
Incorrect answer
Lack of connectivity from models to information technology systems and databases
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Difficult
Topic
7.5
Source
A. Greasley, Enabling a Simulation Capability in the Organisation, Springer-Verlag, London
UK, 2008.
Page
10
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.13006
Question
True or False: Because manufacturing applications can be complex with many interdependent
parts, modeling and simulation is used extensively to optimize performance.
Correct answer
True
Incorrect answer
False
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Very easy
Topic
7.4
Source
A. Greasley, Enabling a Simulation Capability in the Organisation, Springer-Verlag, London
UK, 2008.
Page
12
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.13013
Question
True or False: Modelers may choose a modeling method other than the one best suited for the
application because of pre-existing familiarity with another method.
Correct answer
True
Incorrect answer
False
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Easy
Topic
7.2
Source
A. Greasley, Enabling a Simulation Capability in the Organisation, Springer-Verlag, London
UK, 2008.
Page
17
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.13014
Question
True or False: When assessing the costs of using modeling and simulation within an
organization, time spent by users in operating the model and in training to do so should be
omitted.
Correct answer
False
Incorrect answer
True
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Easy
Topic
7.2
Source
A. Greasley, Enabling a Simulation Capability in the Organisation, Springer-Verlag, London
UK, 2008.
Page
21
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.13017
Question
True or False: When estimating the benefits of introducing modeling and simulation into an
organization, managers may with to consider the long-term benefits of doing so across several
potential projects.
Correct answer
True
Incorrect answer
False
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Very easy
Topic
7.4
Source
A. Greasley, Enabling a Simulation Capability in the Organisation, Springer-Verlag, London
UK, 2008.
Page
22
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
10.46
Question
While many physical problems are typically modeled with second order differential equations,
which of the following problems is usually not?
Correct answer
Transverse vibrations of an elastic beam
Incorrect answer
Transient heat conduction in a machine tool associated with a manufacturing process involving
an oil quench
Incorrect answer
Propagation of underwater acoustics
Incorrect answer
Dynamic stresses in a high speed turbine blade
Type
Core
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
8.2 Mathematics
Source
E. Kreyszig, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Seventh Edition” John Wiley & Sons,
Hoboken NJ, 1993.
Page number
643
Question author
J. D. Richardson
Question number
10.47
Question
The phrase “linear programming” generally refers to mathematical solution strategies to address
problems in ________.
Correct answer
Constrained optimization
Incorrect answer
Linear algebra which arises from various types of numerical analysis
Incorrect answer
Expected algorithmic operation count assessment
Incorrect answer
Linear structural mechanics
Type
Core
Difficulty
Difficult
Topic
8.2 Mathematics
Source
E. Kreyszig, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Seventh Edition” John Wiley & Sons,
Hoboken NJ, 1993.
Page number
1088
Question author
J. D. Richardson
Question number
10.48
Question
All of the following physical phenomena are modeled using potential theory except ________.
Correct answer
Flexure of elastic plates under transverse loading
Incorrect answer
Irrotational incompressible fluid flow
Incorrect answer
Steady state heat conduction in a homogeneous isotropic media without generation
Incorrect answer
Electrostatic fields in the absence of a charge distribution
Type
Core
Difficulty
Moderate
Topic
8.2 Mathematicals
Source
E. Kreyszig, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Ninth Edition,” John Wiley & Sons,
Hoboken NJ, 2006.
Page number
756
Question author
J. D. Richardson
Question number
8.301
Question
Which of the following is not part of the definition of acquisition in defense applications?
Correct answer
Employing new systems during combat operations
Incorrect answer
Developing concepts for new systems
Incorrect answer
Assessing the effectiveness of new systems in the field
Incorrect answer
Designing and manufacturing new systems
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Very easy
Topic
2.4 Acquisition
Source
P. E. Castro, E. Antonsson, D. T. Clements, J. E. Coolahan, Y. Ho, M. A. Horter, P. K. Khosla,
J. Lee, J. L. Mitchiner, M. D. Petty, S. Starr, C. L. Wu, and B. P. Zeigler, Modeling and
Simulation in Manufacturing and Defense Systems Acquisition: Pathways to Success, National
Academy Press, Washington DC, 2002.
Page number
12
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.302
Question
True or False: Modeling and simulation can be used in the acquisition process to explore a new
or proposed system virtually before expensive hardware and software programs are created.
Correct answer
True
Incorrect answer
False
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Very easy
Topic
2.4 Acquisition
Source
P. E. Castro, E. Antonsson, D. T. Clements, J. E. Coolahan, Y. Ho, M. A. Horter, P. K. Khosla,
J. Lee, J. L. Mitchiner, M. D. Petty, S. Starr, C. L. Wu, and B. P. Zeigler, Modeling and
Simulation in Manufacturing and Defense Systems Acquisition: Pathways to Success, National
Academy Press, Washington DC, 2002.
Page number
13
Question author
M. Petty
Question number
8.304
Question
Which of the following is not a way modeling and simulation can be used in the acquisition
process?
Correct answer
Preparing system users for specific operational tasks
Incorrect answer
Aiding in concept selection
Incorrect answer
Performing detailed design and specification
Incorrect answer
Verifying of complex systems
Type
User/Manager
Difficulty
Easy
Topic
2.4 Acquisition
Source
P. E. Castro, E. Antonsson, D. T. Clements, J. E. Coolahan, Y. Ho, M. A. Horter, P. K. Khosla,
J. Lee, J. L. Mitchiner, M. D. Petty, S. Starr, C. L. Wu, and B. P. Zeigler, Modeling and
Simulation in Manufacturing and Defense Systems Acquisition: Pathways to Success, National
Academy Press, Washington DC, 2002.
Page number
15
Question author
M. Petty