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, ISYE 6644 EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100%
CORRECT - GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY.
Section 1: Simulation Fundamentals – Models,
Advantages & History (Q1-15)
Q1. What are the defining characteristics of a "model" as described
in Module 1? (Select all that apply)
A. High-level representations of the operation of a real-world process or
system
B. An exact replica of the system with all physical properties
C. Can be classified as discrete vs. continuous and static vs. dynamic
D. Eliminates the need for computational analysis
Answer: A and C
Rationale: A model is a simplified representation of a system. They are
categorized by:
Discrete vs. Continuous: Do state variables change at discrete points
(like a queue length) or continuously over time (like fluid levels)?
Static vs. Dynamic: Is time a significant variable?
Stochastic vs. Deterministic: Does the model incorporate randomness?
Q2. Which of the following are generally regarded as advantages of
simulation? (Select all that apply)
A. Enables study of models too complicated for analytical or numerical
treatment
B. Provides guaranteed "optimal" solutions for all system configurations
, ISYE 6644 EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100%
CORRECT - GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY.
Section 1: Simulation Fundamentals – Models,
Advantages & History (Q1-15)
Q1. What are the defining characteristics of a "model" as described
in Module 1? (Select all that apply)
A. High-level representations of the operation of a real-world process or
system
B. An exact replica of the system with all physical properties
C. Can be classified as discrete vs. continuous and static vs. dynamic
D. Eliminates the need for computational analysis
Answer: A and C
Rationale: A model is a simplified representation of a system. They are
categorized by:
Discrete vs. Continuous: Do state variables change at discrete points
(like a queue length) or continuously over time (like fluid levels)?
Static vs. Dynamic: Is time a significant variable?
Stochastic vs. Deterministic: Does the model incorporate randomness?
Q2. Which of the following are generally regarded as advantages of
simulation? (Select all that apply)
A. Enables study of models too complicated for analytical or numerical
treatment
B. Provides guaranteed "optimal" solutions for all system configurations
