2009/01/14 Final exam.    Introduction to Computer Science

    Open book. Your books/notes ONLY! 
      Lending/borrowing is NOT allowed.
    You can also use search engine to browse any Web page. 
      But FTP/MAIL/IM (MSN,etc.) or any othe information exchange 
    functions are NOT allowed.


40%(I) Multiple-Choices problems.
      Please log into bb.nctu.edu.tw and enter page for this course.
      Click "Discussion Board," and find the board "2009/01/14 Final exam."
      The choices problems are in that discussion board.
      Note that you have to write your answers on your answer sheet.

15%(II) Briefly answer the following questions:
   (a) 2% What is Y2K problem? What is Y2k38 problem?
   (b) 2% The September of 1752 in calendars of most countries has only
          19 days. Why? 
   (c) 3% List 3 goodies of Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.
         (列出 Word 與 PowerPoint 和 Excel 中好用的功能? 各至少三項)
   (d) 3% Give 6 HTML tags, and briefly explain their functions with examples.
   (e) 5% Give the full appellation (in English) of the acronym "NAT".
          What is the purpose of an NAT?

15%(III) Answer the following questions with examples.
   (a) 5% List all necessary system programs used to write and run computer
          programs, in Chronological order. 
          Also give the purpose for each system program.
   (b) 5% Briefly explain the eXtreme Programming. List at least 5 rules in
          eXtreme Programming, each with a brief explanation.
   (c) 5% The "Oracle" is a fictional character portrayed by Gloria Foster
          (and later by Mary Alice) within the Matrix series of films.
          Why "Oracle" is used as the name of that character?
          (Hint: Which computer area is related to the name "Oracle"?)

10%(IV) What is the function of Mail-Merge in MS Office?
       Describe, with an example, that how to use Mail-Merge.

10%(V) Answer the following questions with examples.
    (a) 5% What is 80-20 rule (Pareto principle)? And Eisenhower Method?
    (b) 5% Briefly describe how to configure the network settings of your
           personal computer in school dorm.

10%(VI) List 5 teams of the term project presentation by your classmates.
        Give the team names, their topics, and team leader and/or teammate.
        Then give your comments briefly for each of the 5 teams.
        Also give your scores (0-100) for every team.

10%(VII) This is a must do question. 
        Failure to answer this question will result in a deduction on your
        final grade.
   (a)Describe what you have learned from this course in 250~500 words.
       Also give your suggestions and/or comments to this course.
   (b)What score (0~100) you think you should get for this course? 
      Give reasons to support your claim.