CGS-3460 Programming in C MidtermMaterialThe ExamExam (continued)Slide 5Question TypesType 0 QuestionsType 1 QuestionsType 2 QuestionsType 3 QuestionsDistribution of Question TypesAdvice.CGS-3460Programming in CMidtermMaterial•Chapters 1-10 of the textbook.•PowerPoint Lectures 1-10.The Exam•NO true/false, multiple choice questions.•Questions intended to show expertise (not just basic understanding) developed by conscientious work on homeworks, and studying the material.•You need to know not only what there is in the C language, but how to use it.Exam (continued)•Emphasis is on problem solving.•Closed book exam, but excessive memorization is not required.•“Cheat-sheet” not allowed, but preparing one is a good way to study.•Correct C syntax matters.Exam (continued)•50 minutes.•Expect 3-5 problems, 12-15 minutes each.•NO “do any 3 out of 4” .•Expect to be pressed for time (somewhat).•Standard scale of 0-100 (maybe 105) points.Question Types•Type 0: Basic Understanding, or “regurgitation” questions.•Type 1: “Smart” questions.•Type 2: “C reading” questions.•Type 3: “C writing” questions.Type 0 Questions•Basic Understanding questions:•Example: “What is the difference between an int and a float ?”•“Fact regurgitation” questions:•Example: “To produce output in a C program we use the ‘______’ function.Type 1 Questions•“Smart” questions:–Is “xxxx” a legal expression in C ? –Is “xxxx” a legal statement in C ?–What is the value of expression “xxxx” ?–Given the declaration “xxxx” how many items can be stored in the array ?–What is the purpose of statement “xxxx” ?Type 2 Questions•C Reading questions:–We’ll show you a segment of code.–You execute the code by hand.–You determine the output of the code segment.OR–We’ll show you a segment of code–You find the errors in it.Type 3 Questions•“C writing” Questions.–We describe a problem.–You write the code (a function, or a complete program).Distribution of Question Types•Type 0: Regurgitation: 0%.•Type 1: Smart questions: 30%.•Type 2: C Reading: 40%.•Type 3: C Writing: 30%.Advice.•Read questions CAREFULLY.•Consider your assumptions carefully.•Don’t rush to write down the first way you think of doing it. There may be a better one.•Make sure your answer fits the
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