Madras University (UnOM) 2005 M.Sc Computer Science Computer Simulation - Question Paper

PART A - (5 x two = 10 marks)

ans ALL ques.. All ques. carry equal marks. every ans should not exceed 50 words.



1. What is a continuous system?

2. elaborate the characteristics of queuing systems?

3. Write about Convolution method for Erlang distribution.

4.Distinguish ranging from calibration and validation.

5. elaborate the criteria for evaluating system design?



PART B - (4 x five = 20 marks)

ans any 4 ques..

All ques. carry equal marks. every ans should not exceed 250 words.



6. Write down the objectives of simulation in industry.

7.Write a brief note on discrete distributions.

8. discuss about multiplicative congruential generator for random numbers.

9.Explain in brief about Chi - square test.

10.Give a brief account of output data analysis.

11. explain the problems in manufacturing and material handling simulations.



PART C - (5 x 10 = 50 marks)

ans ALL ques.. All ques. carry equal marks.

every ans should not exceed 500 words.



12. (a) explain the different steps involved in a simulation study.

Or

(b) Develop a GPSS model for simple inventory issue with no back order and constant demand rate.

13. (a) discuss in detail about any 4 languages used as simulators for manufacturing and material handling.

Or

(b) discuss about transient and steady-state behaviour of queues.





14.(a) discuss the following:

(i) Runs test.

(ii) Tests for autocorrelation.

(iii) Gap test.

Or

(b) Write a note on :

(i) Exponential distribution. (ii) WeibuIl distribution. (iii) Uniform distribution.



15. (a) explain parameter estimation in input analysis.

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(b) define briefly about validating input-output transformations.

16. (a) provide a brief account of output analysis for a single model in terminating simulation.

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(b) discuss the comparison of 2 system designs.

Earning:   Approval pending.