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WorksheetsITGS Strand Three: 3.08 Models and Simulations
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Use of a computer model to test the results of different situations and scenarios.
What-if scenario
Variables
Spreadsheet
Prediction
Components of a computer model which can be altered to vary the output.
What-if scenario
Variables
Spreadsheet
Prediction
Fastest computers available, capable of performing trillions of calculations per second.
What-if scenario
Supercomputer
Spreadsheet
Prediction
Output of a computer model.
What-if scenario
Supercomputer
Spreadsheet
Prediction
Application software for performing numerical calculations and analysis.
What-if scenario
Supercomputer
Spreadsheet
Prediction
Hardware device which can move in many directions to increase the realism of simulators.
Flight simulator
Global Climate Model
Full motion platform
Grid computing
Simulator hardware and software used to train pilots.
Flight simulator
Global Climate Model
Full motion platform
Grid computing
Computer model used to predict possible future climate change.
Flight simulator
Global Climate Model
Full motion platform
Grid computing
Mathematical representation of the real world using computer software.
Flight simulator
Computer model
Full motion platform
Grid computing
Based on computer models, gives users experience of events such as flying a plane.
Flight simulator
Computer model
Full motion platform
Computer simulation
In spreadsheets, a combination of cell references and mathematical operations.
Formula
Computer model
Full motion platform
Computer simulation
Use of multiple separate computers working together on a common task.
Flight simulator
Global Climate Model
Full motion platform
Grid computing
