[405-460] COMPSCI 316 L01C - Fri 16 Aug 12_00 PM (copy)

Chapter 1: Introduction

• The session begins with a welcome and overview of the revision lecture schedule.

• Duration: Approximately 50 minutes for discussion, followed by a Q&A session.

• Mid-Semester Test (MST) Information:

  • Structure: 20 multiple-choice questions.

  • Coverage: Material from Week 1 to Week 6, including content from the upcoming week.

  • Exam Format: In-person exam; no online option.

  • Cheat Sheets: Closed book test, meaning no cheat sheets or calculators allowed.

  • Type of Questions: No calculation-heavy questions; focus on straightforward concepts.

  • Duration: 1 hour exam.

  • Exam Date and Time: 10th September at 6 pm, in a designated lecture theater.

  • Arrangements for Conflicts: Students with scheduling conflicts must contact the instructor and course coordinator.

Chapter 2: Designing the Questions

• Examples of multiple-choice questions:

  • Question structure: Focus on straightforward answers, particularly in closed-book settings.

  • MCQ Example: "What are the three core principles of information security?"

  • Further MCQ that allows for single/multiple correct answers, engaging with content like GDPR compliance.

  • Question Design:

    • Transition from single-answer MCQs to multiple-answer types.

    • Understanding how to identify correct and incorrect statements in question design.

Chapter 3: Past Final Exam Papers

• Resources for MST Preparation:

  • Focus on lecture notes and tutorial content.

  • Access to past final exam papers via university library for additional practice.

  • Note: Past papers do not include answers.

  • Emphasis on understanding that not all questions in past finals are relevant to the current MST, as this only covers Weeks 1 to 6.

Chapter 4: Have Any Questions

• Instruction to ask clarifying questions about tutorial content or recorded lectures.

• Engagement: Instructor plans to attend subsequent lectures to provide further support.

  • Opportunities for individual questions to be addressed outside formal recording.

Chapter 5: Choose Some Time

• Instructions on rescheduling for students with exam time conflicts.

• Encouragement for students to communicate scheduling issues via email.

Chapter 6: Conclusion

• Final reminders to utilize available resources and prepare for the MST with updated materials and past exam insights.

• Encouragement to reach out with any questions, bearing in mind that the instructor may not have definitive answers for all past exams.