AS ICT topic 12

Question 1

3 Disadvantages of Simulation

Accepted Answer

Some situations are hard to model, Always a difference between simulation and reality, Powerful expensive computer hardware needed

Question 2

Give one specific use of simulation modelling for financial forecasting. pick one

Accepted Answer

government predicts what will happen if they raise taxes

Question 3

Give one disadvantage of government using simulation modelling

Accepted Answer

hard to model emotional effect on families if taxes raised.

Question 4

Give one advantage of government using simulation modelling

Accepted Answer

Cheaper for government

Question 5

Benefits of Using Spreadsheet Software for Simulation Models

Accepted Answer

–Easy to produce graphs and charts from results., –Accurate calculation – increases efficiency & saves time, Automatic recalculation of formulas when variables changed, Can perform ‘what ifs’ to model different situations

Question 6

What are the inputs for a car crash analysis?

Accepted Answer

–Road conditions, –The number of passengers, –Speed

Question 7

What are the uses of simulation modelling? pick 3

Accepted Answer

–Financial Forecasting, –Car Crash Analysis, –Weather Forecasting

Question 8

Simulation modelling is very important in weather forecasting.How are the models created?pick 3

Accepted Answer

2 - Derive model from laws of physics, 1 - Collect data such as temperature & pressure, 3 - –Test & compare the actual with what is observed

Question 9

What can Spreadsheet models be used to predict?

Accepted Answer

Answers to 'What If' questions., –Profit / Loss, –Over budget / Within Budget

Question 10

Give 2 disadvantages that simulation modelling has brought to weather forecasting.

Accepted Answer

Freak storm, 160million equations to solve – cost of buying supercomputer

Question 11

Give one advantage that simulation modelling has brought to weather forecasting

Accepted Answer

Only takes 1 hour to produce a 6 day forecast

Question 12

3 advantages of simulation?

Accepted Answer

Saves time, Cheaper, Safer as nobody is really hurt

Question 13

What is simulation modelling? Pick 2

Accepted Answer

use of program to predict the behavior of a real life system, Doing something with a model is called a simulation

AS ICT topic 12

Questions 13

AS ICT topic 12

Questions 13