The exam covers Classes 1-11. Technically, any material covered in any lecture or any assigned reading is eligible to be examined. However, in practice, the vast majority of questions will be similar to either a homework question, or one of the puzzle questions on the puzzle sheets in classes 8 and 10, or this example question. Therefore, the best method of preparation is to ensure you can effortlessly and correctly complete all homework questions, puzzle questions, and the example question. Note that homework solutions up to and including class 11 are provided on Moodle.
It is highly advisable to show your working in all exam answers, as partial credit for incorrect answers can only be given if your working demonstrates a correct understanding of the concepts being examined. This exam is open book, meaning you can bring and use any printed or handwritten materials. However, no electronic devices of any kind whatsoever may be used.
The exam covers Classes 12-21. Technically, any material covered in any lecture or any assigned reading is eligible to be examined. However, in practice, the vast majority of questions will be similar to a homework question, or the questions on the caching handout from class 21. Therefore, the best method of preparation is to ensure you can effortlessly and correctly complete all these questions. Note that homework solutions up to and including class 21 are provided on Moodle.
It is highly advisable to show your working in all exam answers, as partial credit for incorrect answers can only be given if your working demonstrates a correct understanding of the concepts being examined. This exam is open book, meaning you can bring and use any printed or handwritten materials. However, no electronic devices of any kind whatsoever may be used.
The exam covers Classes 1-25. Technically, any material covered in any lecture or any assigned reading is eligible to be examined. However, in practice, the vast majority of questions will be similar to one of the homework questions, one of the in-class exam questions, or one of the worksheets available on the course webpages. (Pay special attention to the virtual memory worksheet from class 25, which was not covered by the previous exams.) Therefore, the best method of preparation is to ensure you can effortlessly and correctly complete all homework questions, previous exam questions, and worksheets. Note that homework and exam solutions are provided on Moodle. As usual, it is highly advisable to show your working in all exam answers, as partial credit for incorrect answers can only be given if your working demonstrates a correct understanding of the concepts being examined.
This exam is open book, meaning you can bring and use any printed or handwritten materials. However, no electronic devices of any kind whatsoever may be used.
The final exam will take place on Wednesday, December 15 at 2 p.m.