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Simulation Operations Assessment #1 Flashcards

1
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A mathmatical or computational model whose output variable changes in a continuous manner; that is, state (dependent) variables change in continuous manner.

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Continuous Simulation

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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.

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Dynamic Simulation

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

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Static Simulation

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

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Deterministic Simulation

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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?

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Monte Carlo Simulation

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What is the definition of an element?

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

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What is a model

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A model is a simplification of reality

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What is a process model

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A model that models the processes performed by a system.

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What defines the structure of a system

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The elements of a system and their interactions

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A stochastic simulation is:

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

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

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Model

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

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Simulation

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13
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Three components of a system theory

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Throughputs, Outputs, Inputs.

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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.

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Polygon

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

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Virtual

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

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Live

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

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Constructive

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18
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A database is the organization of data, while _______ provides the ability to access it in a logical sequence

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Programming

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

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Interoperability

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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

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False

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

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Holism

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22
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All models and simulations have ________because they are always simpler than reality

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Limitations

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In a system___________are constant throughout the process

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Parameters

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What are multi-state objects?

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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).

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The subject or major object of interest in the system

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Entity or object

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The property or characteristics of an entity

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Attribute

27
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A time period represents a process or set of actions for an entity

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Activity

28
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A set of variable necessary to describe a system at all times

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State

29
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An instantaneous occurrence that may change the system state

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Event

30
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The portrayal of an entity or process provided by a model, system or federation

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representation

31
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Several things grouped together or considered as a whole

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aggregation

32
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What are two issues of historical aspects of the natural environment in Modeling and Simulation

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Limited areas of the world and unrealistic natural environments

33
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DETD level is comparable to a 1:50,000 Map

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Level 2

34
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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

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Computer generated forces (CGF)

35
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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

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Organizational modeling

36
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______ 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

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Will to Fight

37
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Monderators of human behavior

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Intelligence and Attitude

38
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External moderators of human behavior

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Temperature and Noise

39
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The range and application of organizational behavior within the Army to be modeled ranges from.

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Crew/Team through theater level campaign level

40
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The acquisition community uses modeling and simulation in multiple ways. Select all that apply

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

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

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Evaluation of war plans, Strategic assessment, Lessons learned

42
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The Training Community uses modeling and simulation for what purpose

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

43
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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

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Army Modeling and Simulation Office

44
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The ______ sets strategic direction, orchestrates the Army’s modernization enterprise, aligns resources to priorities, and maintains accountability

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US Army Futures Command

45
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_________ 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

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Army Test and Evaluation Command

46
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Within the Army, there are six communities utilizing M&S tools. These are Experimentation, Analysis, Intelligence, Acquisition, _________, and Training

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Test and evaluation

47
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The army modeling and simulation office leads coordination of the army modeling and simulation enterprise with industry and academia

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True

48
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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

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Wehrmacht fall maneuvers

49
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In 1964, the JCS conducted a politico-military game called_______. This exercise depicted US strategy options for Vietnam.

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Sigma I-64

50
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______ 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

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NATO exercise Sabre Strike

51
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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.

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ARPANET advanced research projects agency (ARPA) network

52
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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.

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Baron von Reisswitz

53
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Most observers credit_______ of the corps of engineers with bringing modern war gaming to America

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Maj W.R.Livermore

54
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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.

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Warrior Preparation Center

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