1. Cairo University, Computers and Information Faculty, Decision Support Department
Simulation Course
Master Program
RE-Exam
Instructor: Dr. Mohamed Saleh
Duration: 3 hours
Question 1:
A) Explain, in details, the term “strategic level” modeling.
B) Give three examples of the use of system dynamics in “strategic level” modeling.
Explain briefly these examples.
Question 2:
Explain why the developers of the T21 model used the system dynamics (SD) approach.
Hint: Compare and contrast SD with other approaches.
Question 3:
System dynamics is useful in many modeling circumstances, but not all. Describe a
realistic problem in which system dynamics would not be the best approach to solve the
problem. That is, describe a problem in which an alternative modeling approach has
important advantages. Do not select a problem which cannot be solved or modeling is
impossible.
Question 4:
Explain, in details, the major theoretical foundations of the T21 model.
Question 5:
Explain, in details, how you can validate the T21 model.
Question 6:
From your point of view, what are the main limitations of the T21 model?
How can you enhance the T21 model?
Question 7:
In his lecture, Prof. Paul Davidsen explained the “synthetic data” concept, and applied it
in the energy sector. Explain, in details, the concept and its case application.