Simulation and Modeling Exam
Questions and Answers
data aggregation - Answer-process in which information is gathered and expressed in a
summary form for purposes such as statistical analysis
data mining - Answer-a class of database applications that look for hidden patterns in a
group of data that could be used to predict future behavior
data repository - Answer-generically refers to a general place where data is stored and
maintained
data sources - Answer-name given to the connection setup from a database to a server.
The name is commonly used when creating a query to the database
digital detritus - Answer-term used to describe unsightly debris that accrues as the
result of the experience of digital living
dossier - Answer-a collection of documents about a person, event, or subject
EDR - Answer-event data recorder
encode - Answer-the phrase used to describe the method of preparing data for storage
or transmission.
Simulation and Modeling - Answer-Fall under the Big Idea of Abstraction
7 Big Ideas - Answer-Creativity, Abstraction, Data and Information, Algorithms,
Programming, Global Impact, The Internet
ad hoc - Answer-when used to describe programming, it means a quick fix for a
problem, not usually the best example that will sustain an issue.
database - Answer-a collection of information organized in such a way that a computer
program can quickly selected the desired pieces of data. Often abbreviated DB
encrypton - Answer-the translation of data into secret code
IP address - Answer-an identifier for devices on a TCP/IP network
metadata - Answer-data about data; describes how and when and by whom a particular
set of data was collected, and how data is formatted
Questions and Answers
data aggregation - Answer-process in which information is gathered and expressed in a
summary form for purposes such as statistical analysis
data mining - Answer-a class of database applications that look for hidden patterns in a
group of data that could be used to predict future behavior
data repository - Answer-generically refers to a general place where data is stored and
maintained
data sources - Answer-name given to the connection setup from a database to a server.
The name is commonly used when creating a query to the database
digital detritus - Answer-term used to describe unsightly debris that accrues as the
result of the experience of digital living
dossier - Answer-a collection of documents about a person, event, or subject
EDR - Answer-event data recorder
encode - Answer-the phrase used to describe the method of preparing data for storage
or transmission.
Simulation and Modeling - Answer-Fall under the Big Idea of Abstraction
7 Big Ideas - Answer-Creativity, Abstraction, Data and Information, Algorithms,
Programming, Global Impact, The Internet
ad hoc - Answer-when used to describe programming, it means a quick fix for a
problem, not usually the best example that will sustain an issue.
database - Answer-a collection of information organized in such a way that a computer
program can quickly selected the desired pieces of data. Often abbreviated DB
encrypton - Answer-the translation of data into secret code
IP address - Answer-an identifier for devices on a TCP/IP network
metadata - Answer-data about data; describes how and when and by whom a particular
set of data was collected, and how data is formatted
