Simulation and Modeling Concepts
Test Questions with Answers
Steady State - Answer-A condition in a simulation where the system's behavior remains
constant over time.
Warmup Period - Answer-Initial period in a simulation before steady state
Exponential Interarrival Times - Answer-Model for time between arrivals with constant
rate
Empirical Distribution - Answer-Distribution based on observed data rather than theory
Batch Means Method - Answer-Method to reduce correlation by increasing batch size
Simulation vs Lean/Six Sigma - Answer-Simulation complements other methods for
analysis
Discrete Event Simulation - Answer-Simulation based on events occurring at specific
points in time
TEEP - Answer-Total Effective Equipment Performance = Availability * Performance *
Quality * Loading, where loading is the factor for time amount of time scheduled
compared to calendar.
Capacity - Answer-The maximum amount that something can contain or produce. In this
case, the capacity of the machine.
Availability - Answer-The ratio of time when a system is available to the total planned
time available.
Flexibility - Answer-The ability to change or adapt to different conditions or requirements
than originally planned.
Worker Absenteeism - Answer-The percentage of workers who are absent from work,
which can vary by industry, time of year, and role in the organization.
Overall Equipment Effectiveness - Answer-A measure of how well a manufacturing
operation is utilized, considering factors like availability, performance, and quality.
Lead Time - Answer-The time taken from the initiation to the completion of a process,
with an inverse relationship to demand.
Test Questions with Answers
Steady State - Answer-A condition in a simulation where the system's behavior remains
constant over time.
Warmup Period - Answer-Initial period in a simulation before steady state
Exponential Interarrival Times - Answer-Model for time between arrivals with constant
rate
Empirical Distribution - Answer-Distribution based on observed data rather than theory
Batch Means Method - Answer-Method to reduce correlation by increasing batch size
Simulation vs Lean/Six Sigma - Answer-Simulation complements other methods for
analysis
Discrete Event Simulation - Answer-Simulation based on events occurring at specific
points in time
TEEP - Answer-Total Effective Equipment Performance = Availability * Performance *
Quality * Loading, where loading is the factor for time amount of time scheduled
compared to calendar.
Capacity - Answer-The maximum amount that something can contain or produce. In this
case, the capacity of the machine.
Availability - Answer-The ratio of time when a system is available to the total planned
time available.
Flexibility - Answer-The ability to change or adapt to different conditions or requirements
than originally planned.
Worker Absenteeism - Answer-The percentage of workers who are absent from work,
which can vary by industry, time of year, and role in the organization.
Overall Equipment Effectiveness - Answer-A measure of how well a manufacturing
operation is utilized, considering factors like availability, performance, and quality.
Lead Time - Answer-The time taken from the initiation to the completion of a process,
with an inverse relationship to demand.
