Computer Simulation and Modeling (CSM) Semester 7 (3 Hours) May 2008

Computer Simulation and Modeling (CSM)  Semester 7 (3 Hours) May 2008
CO-3418 [Total Marks : 100]
N.B:	(1)	Question no 1 is compulsory.
	(2)	Attempt any four question out of remaining six questions.
1.	(a)	Define simulation. When can you simulate? When simulation is not appropriate ?	10
	(b)	Describe queuing and inventory system stating its inputs and output.	10
2.	(a)	Write event scheduling algorithm. Give system snapshots.	10
	(b)	How would you select a simulation software? Mention the features of any one simulation software.	10
3.	(a)	State the properties of random numbers. How are random numbers generated?	10
	(b)	What do you understand by " Goodness of fit test" ? Write the procedure for the same.	10
4.	(a)	How are random numbers generated from a probability distribution? What are the other methods of getting input?	10
	(b)	Explain the distributions that are used to simulate reliability system.	10
5.	(a)	Mention the steps in input modeling. How would you collect input data?	10
	(b)	When will you use AR(1) and EAR(1) model? What do you understand by covariance and correlation ?	10
6.	(a)	Explain verification and validation process.	10
	(b)	How can the initialization bias be reduced in steady state simulation?
7.	write short notes on (any two) :-		20
	(a)	M/M/1 Queue
	(b)	Acceptance ---Rejection technique
	(c)	Simulation of manufacturing system.