ITGS - Models and Simulations Vocab Quiz

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

Comparing the results of a computer model to actual (real life) results.

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

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

Mathematical representation of the real world using computer software.

Built in features of spreadsheets for performing common calculations.

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

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

Output of a computer model.

CFD stands for

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

High speed computing using multiple processors

In spreadsheets, reference to a range of continuous cells.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

High speed computing using multiple processors

Single computer with multiple processors working on a task.

Computer model used to predict possible future climate change.

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