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Simulation and Modelling Exam QA

The document provides a series of exam questions and answers related to simulation and modeling, covering topics such as the definition of simulation, types of simulation models, queuing theory, random number generation, and input/output modeling. Key concepts include various simulation techniques, random variate generation methods, and the use of quantile plots for data analysis. It also discusses specific models like AR(1) and EAR(1) for time series analysis.

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Simulation and Modelling Exam QA

The document provides a series of exam questions and answers related to simulation and modeling, covering topics such as the definition of simulation, types of simulation models, queuing theory, random number generation, and input/output modeling. Key concepts include various simulation techniques, random variate generation methods, and the use of quantile plots for data analysis. It also discusses specific models like AR(1) and EAR(1) for time series analysis.

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Simulation and Modelling - Exam Questions and Answers

1. Introduction to Simulation

Q: Define simulation and explain its advantages.

A: Simulation is the imitation of a real-world system. It helps in analyzing systems without building them

physically, saving cost and time.

Q: Mention types of simulation models.

A: Discrete-event, continuous, and Monte Carlo simulations.

2. Queuing Theory in Simulation

Q: What is a queue and what are the key components?

A: A queue is a line of entities waiting for service. Components: arrival rate, service rate, number of servers,

queue discipline.

Q: Simulate an M/M/1 queue with given inter-arrival and service times.

A: Use exponential distribution to generate arrival and service events, and track system state over time.

3. Random Number Generation

Q: Describe the Linear Congruential Generator.

A: Formula: X_{n+1} = (aX_n + c) mod m. Requires seed, multiplier, increment, and modulus.

Q: What is the middle square method?

A: Square a number and use the middle digits as the next seed. It is simple but not reliable for long

sequences.
Simulation and Modelling - Exam Questions and Answers

4. Random Variate Generation

Q: How do you generate a uniform random variate between a and b?

A: X = a + (b - a) * R where R is a U(0,1) number.

Q: Generate exponential random variate.

A: X = -lambda * ln(1 - R).

Q: Explain Box-Muller method for normal distribution.

A: Use two U(0,1) numbers to compute standard normal Z1, Z2 using trigonometric transformations.

5. Weibull Random Variate

Q: Generate a Weibull random variate with shape alpha and scale beta.

A: X = beta * [-ln(1 - R)]^(1/alpha).

6. Input Modelling & Quantile Plots

Q: What are quantile plots used for?

A: To visually assess if a data set follows a certain theoretical distribution.

Q: List steps in input modelling.

A: Collect data, fit distributions, perform goodness-of-fit tests (Chi-square, K-S), validate model.

7. Output Modelling and Time Series

Q: What is an AR(1) model?

A: X_t = c + phiX_{t-1} + epsilon_t; used to model autocorrelation.


Simulation and Modelling - Exam Questions and Answers

Q: Differentiate between AR(1) and EAR(1).

A: EAR(1): X_t = e^{phiX_{t-1}} + epsilon_t; used for nonlinear dependencies in time series.

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