BSc CSIT (TU) Science Simulation and Modelling (BSc CSIT, CSC317) Question Paper 2080
This is the official BSc CSIT (TU) (Science stream) Simulation and Modelling (BSc CSIT, CSC317) question paper for 2080, as set in the regular annual examination. It carries 60 full marks and a time allowance of 180 minutes, across 12 questions. On Kekkei you can attempt this Simulation and Modelling (BSc CSIT, CSC317) past paper online with a timer, get instant AI feedback and step-by-step solutions, and track the topics where you lose marks — completely free. Whether you are revising for your BSc CSIT (TU) Simulation and Modelling (BSc CSIT, CSC317) exam or solving previous years' question papers, this 2080 paper is a great way to practise under real exam conditions.
Section A: Long Answer Questions
Attempt any TWO questions.
Explain the different stages/steps involved in a sound simulation study with a flowchart.
Explain model verification and validation. Describe the three-step approach for developing valid and credible simulation models.
Define system, model and simulation. Explain the different types of models and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of simulation.
Section B: Short Answer Questions
Attempt any EIGHT questions.
Explain the importance of output analysis in simulation. Differentiate between terminating and steady-state simulation.
Explain the Poisson and exponential distributions and their role in queuing simulation.
Explain the features of a general-purpose simulation language (e.g., GPSS).
Explain the chi-square test for testing the uniformity of random numbers with an example.
Explain the classification of models: static vs dynamic, deterministic vs stochastic, continuous vs discrete.
Explain the tests for randomness. Describe the frequency (Kolmogorov-Smirnov) test and the runs test.
Explain the basic properties of random numbers: uniformity and independence.
Explain the inverse transform technique for generating random variates from the exponential distribution.
Explain Kendall's notation for queuing systems with examples.