M&S MODULE 3 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Why do databases need to match? - Answer- Databases must match to allow for
interoperability. This increases the amount of time needed to prepare for an exercise
What is a Database? - Answer- "Database: an organized collection of data."
What is a Model? - Answer- Model - "A physical, mathematical, or otherwise logical
representation of a system, entity, phenomenon, or process."
What is a Simulation? - Answer- "A simulation is a method for implementing a model
over time."
What is a computer program? - Answer- "Computer Program - a set of instructions that
tell a computer exactly what to do."
What is a programming Language? - Answer- Programming languages are made up of
rules, vocabularies, and syntax, or language statements that permit programmers to
express computer instructions in a form that is meaningful to both humans and
machines.
Updating is? - Answer- The update rate or frequency is the interval in seconds that is
allowed for the processor to check and update the status of every internal simulated
entity
What is Lag Time? - Answer- "Lag Time: The processor can fall behind in its updates.
This overloading condition can temporarily cause the processor to lag, or fall behind real
time. [CPU]"
What is Latency? - Answer- Latency: The time it takes for a single bit of data, or an
electronic impulse to travel from one end of a circuit/network to the other. [NETWORK]
The five basic terms used to describe the components of a system? - Answer- "The five
basic terms used to describe the components of a system: Entity: the subject or major
object of interest of the system; Attribute: the property or characteristics of the entity.;
Activity: a specific time period representing a process or set of actions for an entity.;
State: the variables used to describe the system at any particular time. Event: an
occurrence or set of circumstances that causes an instantaneous change in the state of
the system."
, What is Entity? - Answer- Entity: the subject or major object of interest of the system
What is attribute? - Answer- Attribute: the property or characteristics of the entity.
What is activity? - Answer- Activity: a specific time period representing a process or set
of actions for an entity.
What is state? - Answer- State: the variables used to describe the system at any
particular time.
What is event? - Answer- Event: an occurrence or set of circumstances that causes an
instantaneous change in the state of the system.
Role of the TRADOC CAPABILITY MANAGER (TCM)? - Answer- Represent the USER
"Describe Technical Considerations of M&S Requirements Development" - Answer- "1 -
Frame the Problem; 2 - Data Collection Analysis; 3 - Requirements Development"
"PEO STRI" - Answer- Verification and Validation Agent - designated to perform
verification and/or validation of a model, simulation, or federation of M&S.
NSC Director - Answer- Accreditation Agent - conducts the accreditation assessment of
a specific M&S application.
CAC-T - Answer- Accreditation Authority - Approval authority to accredit a model,
simulation, or federation of models and/or simulations for a particular purpose or
purposes.
Benefits of Gaming - Answer- 1.Lots of evidence (empirical and anecdotal) that show
game engine-based simulations can enhance engagement and retention.; 2.Games are
adaptable, highly motivating, and can be fun to use.; 3. can be used by trainers to
create a variety of relevant scenarios not easily replicated in a live environment
Where is the MILGAMING SITE? - Answer- "HTTPS://MILGAMING.ARMY.MIL"
Describe a positive attribute and a negative attribute of VBS3 - Answer- "Positive: small
unit tactics; integrates AFATDS; NEGATIVE: moving dead people is difficult;
communication and audio effects create problems with playback"
What are some of the important considerations for the use of Army game engine
simulations? - Answer- 1. Army Gaming enhances soldier engagement and retention. 2.
Army Gaming is adaptable, highly motivating, and can be fun. 3. Army Gaming can be
used to create a variety of scenarios not easily replicated in a live environment.
AND ANSWERS
Why do databases need to match? - Answer- Databases must match to allow for
interoperability. This increases the amount of time needed to prepare for an exercise
What is a Database? - Answer- "Database: an organized collection of data."
What is a Model? - Answer- Model - "A physical, mathematical, or otherwise logical
representation of a system, entity, phenomenon, or process."
What is a Simulation? - Answer- "A simulation is a method for implementing a model
over time."
What is a computer program? - Answer- "Computer Program - a set of instructions that
tell a computer exactly what to do."
What is a programming Language? - Answer- Programming languages are made up of
rules, vocabularies, and syntax, or language statements that permit programmers to
express computer instructions in a form that is meaningful to both humans and
machines.
Updating is? - Answer- The update rate or frequency is the interval in seconds that is
allowed for the processor to check and update the status of every internal simulated
entity
What is Lag Time? - Answer- "Lag Time: The processor can fall behind in its updates.
This overloading condition can temporarily cause the processor to lag, or fall behind real
time. [CPU]"
What is Latency? - Answer- Latency: The time it takes for a single bit of data, or an
electronic impulse to travel from one end of a circuit/network to the other. [NETWORK]
The five basic terms used to describe the components of a system? - Answer- "The five
basic terms used to describe the components of a system: Entity: the subject or major
object of interest of the system; Attribute: the property or characteristics of the entity.;
Activity: a specific time period representing a process or set of actions for an entity.;
State: the variables used to describe the system at any particular time. Event: an
occurrence or set of circumstances that causes an instantaneous change in the state of
the system."
, What is Entity? - Answer- Entity: the subject or major object of interest of the system
What is attribute? - Answer- Attribute: the property or characteristics of the entity.
What is activity? - Answer- Activity: a specific time period representing a process or set
of actions for an entity.
What is state? - Answer- State: the variables used to describe the system at any
particular time.
What is event? - Answer- Event: an occurrence or set of circumstances that causes an
instantaneous change in the state of the system.
Role of the TRADOC CAPABILITY MANAGER (TCM)? - Answer- Represent the USER
"Describe Technical Considerations of M&S Requirements Development" - Answer- "1 -
Frame the Problem; 2 - Data Collection Analysis; 3 - Requirements Development"
"PEO STRI" - Answer- Verification and Validation Agent - designated to perform
verification and/or validation of a model, simulation, or federation of M&S.
NSC Director - Answer- Accreditation Agent - conducts the accreditation assessment of
a specific M&S application.
CAC-T - Answer- Accreditation Authority - Approval authority to accredit a model,
simulation, or federation of models and/or simulations for a particular purpose or
purposes.
Benefits of Gaming - Answer- 1.Lots of evidence (empirical and anecdotal) that show
game engine-based simulations can enhance engagement and retention.; 2.Games are
adaptable, highly motivating, and can be fun to use.; 3. can be used by trainers to
create a variety of relevant scenarios not easily replicated in a live environment
Where is the MILGAMING SITE? - Answer- "HTTPS://MILGAMING.ARMY.MIL"
Describe a positive attribute and a negative attribute of VBS3 - Answer- "Positive: small
unit tactics; integrates AFATDS; NEGATIVE: moving dead people is difficult;
communication and audio effects create problems with playback"
What are some of the important considerations for the use of Army game engine
simulations? - Answer- 1. Army Gaming enhances soldier engagement and retention. 2.
Army Gaming is adaptable, highly motivating, and can be fun. 3. Army Gaming can be
used to create a variety of scenarios not easily replicated in a live environment.
