CSCI120 - The Final Exam
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The final exam is a 3 hour written exam.
The final exam is worth 40% of the final
grade.
Students must attain an overall
passing grade on
the weighted average of exams in the
course
in order to obtain a clear pass (C
or better).
The final exam will focus on the topics
covered in the
second part of the course (after midterm), however,
you may be asked questions on any of the
topics covered
in the course.
Topics:
Boolean logic
Types of errors
Selection
Repetition
Functions
Lists
Strings
Files
Searching
Sorting
The final exam will be composed of a mix of
questions:
Part 1 of the exam is composed of
15 multiple choice or true/false questions
worth 2% each.
Part 2 of the exam is composed of
10 fill-in-the-blank questions or short
answer questions
worth 2% each.
Part 3 of the exam is composed of
5 predict-the-output of programs worth 4%
each.
Part 4 of the exam is composed of
three written questions worth 10% each.
The written questions may include
essay-type questions;
for example: "What are the advantages
of using functions in Python
programs?".
The written questions may involve locating
errors
in the code provided, or writing a short
Python program or function.
Note: comments are NOT required in programs
written for an exam,
unless explicitly requested.
For written questions, marks will be
awarded for partially correct answers.
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GPA
Your attendance and progress will be
monitored throughout this course.
You will receive regular status reports.
Students may also
collect a copy of their current status
report from the Computer Science
office during the instructor's office
hours.
The date of the final exam is shown in the
course schedule.
You should check the General Office notice
board for any changes.
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Good Luck!
AHD
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