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NUMERICAL METHODS PRELIM EXAM Attempt Review PDF
NUMERICAL METHODS PRELIM EXAM Attempt Review PDF
Question 1
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The scalar value or real number obtained in square matrix A by adding the products of its entries and their cofactors based on a
certain rule is called the _________ of the matrix A denoted as det A or used in solving systems of linear equations.
a. determinant
b. element
c. inverse
d. size
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Question 2
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Question 3
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The entry which is a number, symbol, or expression in a matrix is called the _________ of the matrix.
a. size
b. inverse
c. element
d. determinant
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Question 4
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Matrices can be added or subtracted if and only if their dimensions are the same.
a. true
b. sometimes false
c. sometimes true
d. false
Question 5
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If the number of rows of a matrix is the same as the number of its columns, then it is called ________.
a. inverse of a matrix
b. square matrix
c. row vector
d. column vector
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Question 6
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The value of y in the system of linear equations can be solved using the formula in the Cramer’s Rule. Which
one is ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Question 7
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a.
b.
c.
d.
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Question 8
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It is a mathematical tool used to solve numerical problems in numerical analysis that provides approximate answers and error
estimates.
a. numerical method
b. scientific method
c. analytical method
d. statistical method
Question 9
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a.
b.
c.
d.
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Question 10
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Which numerical method applies the forward elimination and back substitution on the corresponding augmented matrix of the
system of linear equations to determine its solutions?
a. Gauss-Jordan Elimination
b. Cramer’s Rule
c. Newton’s Method
d. Gaussian Elimination
Question 11
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a.
b.
c.
d.
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Question 12
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Question 13
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It is an error produced due to approximating a mathematical process from a certain numerical method.
a. relative error
b. truncation error
c. absolute error
d. round-off error
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Question 14
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Solve the system of linear equations using Gaussian Elimination or Gauss-Jordan Elimination.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Question 15
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It is an error produced in numerical method because calculator, computer, or other computational software gives finite number of
digits for its numerical output.
a. truncation error
b.
absolute error
c. round-off error
d.
relative error
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Question 16
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In the mathematical model represented by the equation, F = ma, known as Newton’s Second Law of Motion, which one is not a
parameter of the said model?
a. force
b. mass
c. fluid
d. acceleration
Question 17
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The _________ is a square matrix where the elements on one side of the main diagonal are zeros and the other elements are either
zeros or non-zeros.
a. identity matrix
b. triangular matrix
c. diagonal matrix
d. banded matrix
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Question 18
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Question 19
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a. Cramer’s Rule
b. Newton’s Method
c. Gaussian Elimination
d. Gauss-Jordan Elimination
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Question 20
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Question 21
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The _________ is a square matrix where its diagonal elements are 1 and the other elements are 0.
a. diagonal matrix
b. identity matrix
c. triangular matrix
d. banded matrix
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Question 22
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Which numerical method transforms the system of linear equations into row echelon form or upper triangular form of a matrix and
then uses back substitution to solve the given system?
a. Newton’s Method
b. Gaussian Elimination
c. Gauss-Jordan Elimination
d. Cramer’s Rule
Question 23
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The __________ is a square matrix where its non-zero elements lie on the main diagonal as well as above and below the main diagonal
arranged diagonally while the other elements are zeros.
a. diagonal matrix
b. banded matrix
c. identity matrix
d. triangular matrix
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Question 24
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a. inverse of a matrix
b. row vector
c. column vector
d. square matrix
Question 25
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It is an error produced in a numerical method due to the absolute value of the difference between the actual value and the
approximate value.
a. relative error
b. truncation error
c. round-off error
d. absolute error
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Question 26
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Question 27
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a.
b.
c.
d.
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Question 28
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Question 29
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Which one is not a phase of problem solving using numerical methods and computers in engineering?
a. solution
b. interpretation
c. generalization
d. formulation
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Question 30
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It is a deviation from the actual and accurate value of the numerical output of a certain mathematical process.
a. mathematical model
b. numerical analysis
c. error
d. algorithm
Question 31
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The _________ is a square matrix where its diagonal elements are non-zeros and the other elements are zeros.
a. banded matrix
b. diagonal matrix
c. triangular matrix
d. identity matrix
Question 32
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It is a finite sequence or set of steps, instructions, or rules to be followed in order to accomplish a certain task or to solve a
particular problem that involves calculation or computation.
a. mathematical model
b. algorithm
c. numerical analysis
d. error
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Question 33
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It is an error produced in the numerical method by subtracting the quotient of the approximate value and the actual value from 1.
a. relative error
b. absolute error
c. round-off error
d. truncation error
Question 34
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a.
b.
c.
d.
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Question 35
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Question 36
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The _________ of a square matrix A is the matrix A-1 such that A x A-1 = I.
a. determinant
b. inverse
c. element
d. size
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Question 37
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As Dr. Kendall E. Atkinson said, it “is the area of mathematics and computer science that creates, analyzes, and implements
algorithms for solving numerically the problems of continuous mathematics.”
a. error
b. algorithm
c. mathematical model
d. numerical analysis
Question 38
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It is a mathematical description or structure in the form of an equation, diagram, graph, or other formulation to represent a physical
or non-physical system or process in a real-life situation.
a. algorithm
b. numerical analysis
c. mathematical model
d. error
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Question 39
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a. Gauss-Jordan Elimination
b. Cramer’s Rule
c. Newton’s Method
d. Gaussian Elimination
Question 40
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It consists of rows and columns of numbers, symbols, or expressions forming a rectangular array to represent a mathematical object.
a. set
b. matrix
c. diagram
d. table
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Question 41
Incorrect
The number of rows (m) and columns in a matrix, denoted by m x n, is called the __________ of the matrix.
a. determinant
b. element
c. inverse
d. size
Question 42
Correct
What is the determinant of the coefficient matrix D of the system of linear equations ?
a. -1
b. 1
c. 7
d. -7
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Question 43
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The value of x in the system of linear equations can be solved using the formula in the Cramer’s Rule.
Which one is ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Question 44
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a. inverse of a matrix
b. column vector
c. square matrix
d. row vector
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Question 45
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Question 46
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In multiplication of matrices A and B, the number of columns of matrix A should be equal to the number of rows of matrix B in
order for its product AB to be defined.
a. true
b. sometimes true
c. sometimes false
d. false
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Question 47
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Question 48
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d. It involves approximations.
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Question 49
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Given 2x3 matrix A and 3x4 matrix B, the size or dimension of the product AB or A x B is ________.
a. 2x4
b. 2x3
c. 3x4
d. 3x3
Question 50
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a. 13
b. 17
c. -13
d. -17
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