e01 : 'Midterm' Exam
| num | ready? | description | exam date |
|---|---|---|---|
| e01 | true | 'Midterm' Exam | Wed 03/04 02:00PM |
‘Midterm’ Exam (75 minutes)
Closed Notes. One double sided sheet of notes (any text size) will be the only material allowed.
About this CS48 exam
There will be a set of true/false questions, e.g.:
From Lecture 05 (software development as a process):
- “Waterfall” and “hill-climbing” are both models of software development discussed in class (false)
There will also be some multiple choice questions, such as, e.g.:
From Lecture 03 (scenario-based design):
A ___ is a narrative that explores the future use of a product from a user’s point of view, helping design teams reason about its place in a person’s day-to-day life.
- A. plot
- B. scenario
- C. stand-up
- D. user story
Finally, there will be some short-answer questions, such as:
From Lecture 09 (continuous integration):
Describe the technique of continuous integration, how it might be implemented, and how it could be useful.
Coverage
- Homeworks h00
through h09
and reading assignments that went with those homeworks.
- You are encouraged to re-read those; exam questions may be asked about any topic specifically mentioned on the homework and also on major themes in the reading relevant to these topics.
- Note: these are not intended as “gotcha” questions about small details, but are designed to make sure you understood the big picture. So focus on the big themes as you read.
- Lecture activities through the lecture before the exam
Here is an overview of the different lecture topics and homework assignments that covered material that might be on the exam in some form or the other: