Simulation Operations Assessment #1

Question 1

A mathmatical or computational model whose output variable changes in a continuous manner; that is, state (dependent) variables change in continuous manner.

Answer 1

Continuous Simulation

Question 2

A model of system in which there is a change, such as the occurrence of events over time or the movement of objects through space.

Answer 2

Dynamic Simulation

Question 3

A model of a system in which there is no change over time.

Answer 3

Static Simulation

Question 4

A simulation that does not contain any probalisitc (random) components is know as?

Answer 4

Deterministic Simulation

Question 5

The use of computer simulation to obtain approximate solutions to mathematical or physical problems, especially values, each of which has a calculate probability of being the solution is know as what type of simulation?

Answer 5

Monte Carlo Simulation

Question 6

What is the definition of an element?

Answer 6

Building block of a system that can be also considered separately, having its own properties and features.

Question 7

What is a model

Answer 7

A model is a simplification of reality

Question 8

What is a process model

Answer 8

A model that models the processes performed by a system.

Question 9

What defines the structure of a system

Answer 9

The elements of a system and their interactions

Question 10

A stochastic simulation is:

Answer 10

A collection of random variable ordered overtime which are defined on a common sample space.

Question 11

A ___________ physical, mathematical, or otherwise logical representation of a system, entity, phenomenon, or process.

Answer 11

Model

Question 12

A ___________ is a method for implementing a model over time.

Answer 12

Simulation

Question 13

Three components of a system theory

Answer 13

Throughputs, Outputs, Inputs.

Question 14

A _________is a flat plane figure with multiple side, the basic building blocks of the virtual worlds. The more polygons a computer can display and manipulate per second, the more realistic the virtual world will appear.

Answer 14

Polygon

Question 15

IAW the DOD M&S Glossary, __________Simulations involve real people operating simulated systems

Answer 15

Virtual

Question 16

IAW the DOD M&S Glossary, __________Simulations involve real people operating real systems

Answer 16

Live

Question 17

IAW the DOD M&S Glossary, __________Simulations involve simulated people operating simulated systems

Answer 17

Constructive

Question 18

A database is the organization of data, while _______ provides the ability to access it in a logical sequence

Answer 18

Programming

Question 19

Databases must match to allow for _________. This increases the amount of time and resources needed to prepare for an M&S Supported event

Answer 19

Interoperability

Question 20

When developing or changing a database, the development of the purpose/goal of the database is not necessary for the data base to be useful

Answer 20

False

Question 21

_________ Will look at a system as a whole and focus on the behavior of elements in their interconnectivity within the system

Answer 21

Holism

Question 22

All models and simulations have ________because they are always simpler than reality

Answer 22

Limitations

Question 23

In a system___________are constant throughout the process

Answer 23

Parameters

Question 24

What are multi-state objects?

Answer 24

Entities that express a changing state (in attribution and visual display) as the simulation progresses (e.g. damage to structures, changes in vegetation, damage system representations, etc).

Question 25

The subject or major object of interest in the system

Answer 25

Entity or object

Question 26

The property or characteristics of an entity

Answer 26

Attribute

Question 27

A time period represents a process or set of actions for an entity

Answer 27

Activity

Question 28

A set of variable necessary to describe a system at all times

Answer 28

State

Question 29

An instantaneous occurrence that may change the system state

Answer 29

Event

Question 30

The portrayal of an entity or process provided by a model, system or federation

Answer 30

representation

Question 31

Several things grouped together or considered as a whole

Answer 31

aggregation

Question 32

What are two issues of historical aspects of the natural environment in Modeling and Simulation

Answer 32

Limited areas of the world and unrealistic natural environments

Question 33

DETD level is comparable to a 1:50,000 Map

Answer 33

Level 2

Question 34

A generic term used to refer to computer representations of forces in simulations that attempts to model human behavior sufficiently so that the forces will take some actions automatically (without requiring man-in-the-loop interaction

Answer 34

Computer generated forces (CGF)

Question 35

A model in which each actor is modeled, as well as some of the factors and procedures that link actors together. The focus is on issues such as overall troop movement , c3 functioning, etc

Answer 35

Organizational modeling

Question 36

______ is an inescapable and essential part of war. Failure to prioritize and constantly seek to improve our understanding of _______ represent an ongoing threat to American Military success and American Security

Answer 36

Will to Fight

Question 37

Monderators of human behavior

Answer 37

Intelligence and Attitude

Question 38

External moderators of human behavior

Answer 38

Temperature and Noise

Question 39

The range and application of organizational behavior within the Army to be modeled ranges from.

Answer 39

Crew/Team through theater level campaign level

Question 40

The acquisition community uses modeling and simulation in multiple ways. Select all that apply

Answer 40

Compress schedules, Mitigate risk, insert technology into key points in the process

Question 41

The analysis community uses modeling and simulation for what purpose? Select all that apply

Answer 41

Evaluation of war plans, Strategic assessment, Lessons learned

Question 42

The Training Community uses modeling and simulation for what purpose

Answer 42

Rifle Marksmanship, Command post, Combat Vehicle crew training, Operational Logistic Support

Question 43

The ________develops the strategy and policy for the army modeling and simulation enterprise and executes effective governance and resource management through leadership and synchronization with a focus on the Army enterprise and cross-community areas across the joint, inter-government, interagency, and multinational environments

Answer 43

Army Modeling and Simulation Office

Question 44

The ______ sets strategic direction, orchestrates the Army's modernization enterprise, aligns resources to priorities, and maintains accountability

Answer 44

US Army Futures Command

Question 45

_________ Provides direct support to. the Army Future Command and relevant, timely information to senior Army Leaders to make future force decisions enabling multi-domain operations through rigorous developmental testing and independent operational test and evaluations

Answer 45

Army Test and Evaluation Command

Question 46

Within the Army, there are six communities utilizing M&S tools. These are Experimentation, Analysis, Intelligence, Acquisition, _________, and Training

Answer 46

Test and evaluation

Question 47

The army modeling and simulation office leads coordination of the army modeling and simulation enterprise with industry and academia

Answer 47

True

Question 48

The largest field exercises held in Germany since the end of World War I, they were also first field test of the new mechanzied formation, the panzer division

Answer 48

Wehrmacht fall maneuvers

Question 49

In 1964, the JCS conducted a politico-military game called_______. This exercise depicted US strategy options for Vietnam.

Answer 49

Sigma I-64

Question 50

______ Two weeks of complex training involving 19 countries and 18,000 troops. Although moscow sees them as 'war games' near its boarders and its provocation. NATO forces insist they are just exercises among allies

Answer 50

NATO exercise Sabre Strike

Question 51

This was funded by the department of defense, experimental for research, development and testing network technologies. It was orginally a network connected four host computers at four seperate universities to share resources and information. Considered the foundation of the internet.

Answer 51

ARPANET advanced research projects agency (ARPA) network

Question 52

In 1811, he invented an innovative wargame. First, he constructed a table model of actual terrian. He then used blocks to represent units. Each player would give order to an umpire who was required to update the terrain table, resolve combat, and tell the players only what they would know at that point in an actual situation.

Answer 52

Baron von Reisswitz

Question 53

Most observers credit_______ of the corps of engineers with bringing modern war gaming to America

Answer 53

Maj W.R.Livermore

Question 54

Specifically designed to allow senior US leaders and NATO headquarters to try war plans without having to manuever troops. Bills for exercising damage, environmental concerns, and concerns over Soviet capabilities to monitor live exercises all contributed to increading support for this center.

Answer 54

Warrior Preparation Center

Question 55

Six Principals of KM are?

Answer 55

Understand, Share, Integrate, Connect, Learn, and Trust.

Question 56

Four Knowledge management components are:

Answer 56

People, Processes, Tools, and Organization

Question 57

Six steps of agile project manager are:

Answer 57

Planning, Roadmap creation, Release planning, sprint planning, daily meetings, and spring review and retrospective