CS 1200 FINAL EXAM REVIEW (CONCEPTS
FROM CLASS LECTURES AND TEXTBOOK)
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
STEM Answer - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
ABET Purpose Answer - To recommend learning goals for students, evaluating
that these learning goals are taught in courses, and certifies quality education
from the department. Makes sure that the education the student receives
matches industry standard.
1200 Purpose Answer - Give advice on how to finish UTD CS program with a
degree. Teach problem solving skills useful in career. Teach via group projects,
an important part of a software development career.
Engineering School Hurdle Answer - Only 50% of first-year engineering
students obtain a degree as large number of students withdraw from major
because of failing grades.
What is success? Answer - Accomplishing one's desired goals
Meaning of long term and short term goals Answer - Series of short terms
goals are used to accomplish long term goals. (Example: Short term goals of
acing exams in order to achieve long term goal of obtaining a degree).
Fixed Mindset Answer - Idea that we were born with our abilities and cannot
do anything to change that
, Growth Mindset Answer - Idea that our abilities grow and improve over time
as a result of working towards goals.
60 Hour Rule details Answer - Assuming 6 hours a day, a student can have a
total of 60 hours in commitments per week without burning out. (class +
studying + commute + job). Two hours of reviewing material for every 1 hour in
class.
Personal Goals Answer - Goals that give meaning to your life and challenge you
to be the best possible version of yourself.
8 Soft skills that employers are looking for in candidates Answer - 1. Able to
communicate well in many ways
2. Critical and creative thinking
3. Work well with others
4. Think for themselves as well as in a group
5. Take initiative and willing to learn
6. Understanding of math, science, and engineering fundamentals
7. Understanding of IT, information literacy, and digital competency (knowing
how to use technology)
8. Positive self-image and self-confidence.
What is a process? Answer - A step by step action that produces a desired
result.
Four properties of a process Answer - 1. Finite in execution
2. Repeatable
3. Decisions that influence the final outcome
FROM CLASS LECTURES AND TEXTBOOK)
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
STEM Answer - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
ABET Purpose Answer - To recommend learning goals for students, evaluating
that these learning goals are taught in courses, and certifies quality education
from the department. Makes sure that the education the student receives
matches industry standard.
1200 Purpose Answer - Give advice on how to finish UTD CS program with a
degree. Teach problem solving skills useful in career. Teach via group projects,
an important part of a software development career.
Engineering School Hurdle Answer - Only 50% of first-year engineering
students obtain a degree as large number of students withdraw from major
because of failing grades.
What is success? Answer - Accomplishing one's desired goals
Meaning of long term and short term goals Answer - Series of short terms
goals are used to accomplish long term goals. (Example: Short term goals of
acing exams in order to achieve long term goal of obtaining a degree).
Fixed Mindset Answer - Idea that we were born with our abilities and cannot
do anything to change that
, Growth Mindset Answer - Idea that our abilities grow and improve over time
as a result of working towards goals.
60 Hour Rule details Answer - Assuming 6 hours a day, a student can have a
total of 60 hours in commitments per week without burning out. (class +
studying + commute + job). Two hours of reviewing material for every 1 hour in
class.
Personal Goals Answer - Goals that give meaning to your life and challenge you
to be the best possible version of yourself.
8 Soft skills that employers are looking for in candidates Answer - 1. Able to
communicate well in many ways
2. Critical and creative thinking
3. Work well with others
4. Think for themselves as well as in a group
5. Take initiative and willing to learn
6. Understanding of math, science, and engineering fundamentals
7. Understanding of IT, information literacy, and digital competency (knowing
how to use technology)
8. Positive self-image and self-confidence.
What is a process? Answer - A step by step action that produces a desired
result.
Four properties of a process Answer - 1. Finite in execution
2. Repeatable
3. Decisions that influence the final outcome
