modelsandsims

Question 1

absolute cell reference

Answer 1

In a spreadsheet, a cell reference which does not change when moved.

Question 2

assumptions

Answer 2

Often made during the construction of a computer model, as part of the simplification process.

Question 3

car crash model

Answer 3

Used to predict the results of car crashes.

Question 4

cell format

Answer 4

In spreadsheets, the properties of a cell such as its colour, font, and cell type.

Question 5

cell range

Answer 5

In spreadsheets, reference to a range of continuous cells.

Question 6

cell reference

Answer 6

In spreadsheets, a combination of row number and column letter to refer to a single cell (e.g. A2).

Question 7

centralized processing

Answer 7

Single computer with multiple processors working on a task.

Question 8

CFD

Answer 8

Computational Fluid Dynamics. A technique used to model airflow in computer models.

Question 9

climate model

Answer 9

Computer model used to predict possible future climate change.

Question 10

Computer model

Answer 10

Mathematical representation of the real world using computer software.

Question 11

Computer simulation

Answer 11

Based on computer models, gives users experience of events such as flying a plane.

Question 12

Decision Support System

Answer 12

Use of models or expert systems to aid (business) decision making processes.

Question 13

distributed processing

Answer 13

Use of multiple separate computers working together on a common task.

Question 14

feedback loop

Answer 14

Comparing the results of a computer model to actual (real life) results, and using the differences to improve the model for the future.

Question 15

flight simulator

Answer 15

Simulator hardware and software used to train pilots.

Question 16

formula

Answer 16

In spreadsheets, a combination of cell references and mathematical operations.

Question 17

full motion platform

Answer 17

Hardware device which can move in many directions to increase the realism of simulators.

Question 18

function

Answer 18

Built in features of spreadsheets for performing common calculations.

Question 19

Global Climate Model

Answer 19

Computer model used to predict possible future climate change.

Question 20

goal seek

Answer 20

Spreadsheet tool used to determine the required values to meet a certain goal.

Question 21

grid computing

Answer 21

Use of multiple separate computers working together on a common task.

Question 22

high performance computing

Answer 22

High speed computing using multiple processors

Question 23

parallel processing

Answer 23

High speed computing using multiple processors

Question 24

prediction

Answer 24

Output of a computer model.

Question 25

relative cell reference

Answer 25

In a spreadsheet, a cell reference which updates when moved.

Question 26

simplification

Answer 26

Difference between a computer model’s representation of a process, and the real life process.

Question 27

spreadsheet

Answer 27

Application software for performing numerical calculations and analysis.

Question 28

supercomputer

Answer 28

Fastest computers available, capable of performing trillions of calculations per second.

Question 29

variables

Answer 29

Components of a computer model which can be altered to vary the output.

Question 30

visualisation

Answer 30

Graphical or animated output from a computer model or simulation.

Question 31

What-if scenario

Answer 31

Use of a computer model to test the results of different situations and scenarios.