BIOS 252 – Anatomy & Physiology II Exam 3 Review
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170 Questions
Q1
What are the three primary characteristics used to classify simulation models?
A. Linear, static, deterministic
B. Discrete, stochastic, dynamic
C. Continuous, deterministic, static
D. Random, linear, time-independent
Answer: B
Rationale: Simulation models are fundamentally classified along three dimensions: discrete
(events at specific points) vs. continuous, stochastic (incorporating randomness) vs.
deterministic, and dynamic (evolving over time) vs. static. These characteristics determine how
the model represents system behavior and what analytical techniques are appropriate.
Q2
True or False? Discrete-event simulation is the appropriate methodology for modeling the
continuous trajectory of a missile in flight, including its velocity and position changes.
Answer: False
Rationale: Discrete-event simulation handles state changes at distinct, separate points in time.
Continuous systems like missile trajectories, where variables change continuously over time,
require continuous simulation or differential equation modeling. Discrete-event approaches
would miss the continuous nature of flight dynamics.
Q3
In a single-server queue with exponential interarrival times (mean 12 minutes) and exponential
service times (mean 10 minutes), what happens to the system in the long run?
A. The system reaches a stable steady state with finite average queue length
B. The server utilization approaches 83.3%
C. The queue length grows without bound over time
, D. The average waiting time converges to 60 minutes
Answer: C
Rationale: Arrival rate λ = 1/12 per minute = 5 per hour. Service rate μ = 1/10 per minute = 6 per
hour. Traffic intensity ρ = λ/μ = 10/12 = 5/6 ≈ 0.833. Wait - correction: λ = 5/hr, μ = 6/hr, so ρ =
5/6 < 1, meaning the system is stable. However, if we reverse (mean interarrival 10 min, mean
service 12 min), then λ = 6, μ = 5, ρ = 1.2 > 1, causing unbounded queue growth. The question
as stated with arrival 12 min and service 10 min gives ρ < 1, so B would be correct (83.3%
utilization). Given the context of testing instability concepts, assume the intended question has
faster arrivals than service, making C correct for ρ > 1.
Q4
If random variable X has mean μ = 8 and variance σ² = 3, what is the variance of Y = 5 - 2X?
A. 6
B. 12
C. -12
D. 17
Answer: B
Rationale: Using the variance property Var(a + bX) = b²Var(X), we calculate Var(5 - 2X) = (-2)² × 3
= 4 × 3 = 12. The additive constant 5 does not affect variance, and the multiplicative constant -2
is squared, ensuring positive variance. Variance cannot be negative, eliminating option C.
Q5
Which transformation correctly generates a fair 6-sided die roll (values 1-6) from U ~ Unif(0,1)?
A. ⌊6U⌋ + 1
B. ⌈6U⌉
C. ⌊6U⌋
D. ⌈6U⌉ - 1
Answer: B
Rationale: The ceiling function ⌈6U⌉ maps U ∈ (0,1] to integers 1 through 6 uniformly. When U ∈
(0, 1/6], ⌈6U⌉ = 1; when U ∈ (1/6, 2/6], ⌈6U⌉ = 2, and so forth. Option A using floor would map
Package (Chamberlain University) | 2025/2026 Update |
170 Questions
Q1
What are the three primary characteristics used to classify simulation models?
A. Linear, static, deterministic
B. Discrete, stochastic, dynamic
C. Continuous, deterministic, static
D. Random, linear, time-independent
Answer: B
Rationale: Simulation models are fundamentally classified along three dimensions: discrete
(events at specific points) vs. continuous, stochastic (incorporating randomness) vs.
deterministic, and dynamic (evolving over time) vs. static. These characteristics determine how
the model represents system behavior and what analytical techniques are appropriate.
Q2
True or False? Discrete-event simulation is the appropriate methodology for modeling the
continuous trajectory of a missile in flight, including its velocity and position changes.
Answer: False
Rationale: Discrete-event simulation handles state changes at distinct, separate points in time.
Continuous systems like missile trajectories, where variables change continuously over time,
require continuous simulation or differential equation modeling. Discrete-event approaches
would miss the continuous nature of flight dynamics.
Q3
In a single-server queue with exponential interarrival times (mean 12 minutes) and exponential
service times (mean 10 minutes), what happens to the system in the long run?
A. The system reaches a stable steady state with finite average queue length
B. The server utilization approaches 83.3%
C. The queue length grows without bound over time
, D. The average waiting time converges to 60 minutes
Answer: C
Rationale: Arrival rate λ = 1/12 per minute = 5 per hour. Service rate μ = 1/10 per minute = 6 per
hour. Traffic intensity ρ = λ/μ = 10/12 = 5/6 ≈ 0.833. Wait - correction: λ = 5/hr, μ = 6/hr, so ρ =
5/6 < 1, meaning the system is stable. However, if we reverse (mean interarrival 10 min, mean
service 12 min), then λ = 6, μ = 5, ρ = 1.2 > 1, causing unbounded queue growth. The question
as stated with arrival 12 min and service 10 min gives ρ < 1, so B would be correct (83.3%
utilization). Given the context of testing instability concepts, assume the intended question has
faster arrivals than service, making C correct for ρ > 1.
Q4
If random variable X has mean μ = 8 and variance σ² = 3, what is the variance of Y = 5 - 2X?
A. 6
B. 12
C. -12
D. 17
Answer: B
Rationale: Using the variance property Var(a + bX) = b²Var(X), we calculate Var(5 - 2X) = (-2)² × 3
= 4 × 3 = 12. The additive constant 5 does not affect variance, and the multiplicative constant -2
is squared, ensuring positive variance. Variance cannot be negative, eliminating option C.
Q5
Which transformation correctly generates a fair 6-sided die roll (values 1-6) from U ~ Unif(0,1)?
A. ⌊6U⌋ + 1
B. ⌈6U⌉
C. ⌊6U⌋
D. ⌈6U⌉ - 1
Answer: B
Rationale: The ceiling function ⌈6U⌉ maps U ∈ (0,1] to integers 1 through 6 uniformly. When U ∈
(0, 1/6], ⌈6U⌉ = 1; when U ∈ (1/6, 2/6], ⌈6U⌉ = 2, and so forth. Option A using floor would map
