2010/01/13 Final exam.    Introduction to Computer Science
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      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.
* 可以使用電腦, 但不可以用任何方式與同學通訊!  答案請寫到答案本上!
      (BBS, Mail, FTP, Skype, MSN 即時通或任何 IM 軟體都不可)


40%(I) Multiple-Choices problems.
      Please log into bb.nctu.edu.tw and enter page for this course.
      Click "Course Documents," and you will find "20100113final exam."
      The choices problems are in that directory.
      Note that you have to write your answers on your answer sheet.

20%(II) Briefly answer the following questions:
   (a) 3% What is Y2K problem? What is Y2k38 problem?
   (b) 3% 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) 3% What is the frequency of the middle A on the piano keyboard?
          What are the frequency used in general access points? (例如 802.11g
          無線基地台)
   (f) 5% Give the full appellation (in English) of the acronym "NAT".
          What is the purpose of an NAT?


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

10%(IV) Answer the following questions with examples.
   (a) 3% What is 80-20 rule (Pareto principle)? And Eisenhower Method?
   (b) 3% Briefly explain the eXtreme Programming. List at least 3 rules in
          eXtreme Programming, each with a brief explanation.
   (c) 4% 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%(V) 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 describe how to configure the network settings of your
           personal computer in school dorm.

10%(VI) This is a must do question. (一定要寫, 否則會扣分 :-( )
        Failure to answer this question will result in a deduction on your
        final grade.
   (a)Describe what you have learned from this course in 150~350 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.

10%(VII) List TOP 5 teams of the mid-term presentation by your classmates.
        Give the team names, their topics, and team leader and/or teammate.
        Also give your scores (0-100) for every team. 
        Then give your comments briefly for each of the 5 teams.
  注意只寫出你認為的最高分前五名隊伍, 可以包括自己隊 :-)
  給第一名的至少寫 60 字的理由, 第二和第三至少寫 35 字, 第四和第五至少寫 25 字.

10%(VIII) 以下任選一子題 (只能選一子題!)
  (A)用 gogle.com 打入 "7 Hz vibration of an office air conditioner" 查詢,
     點第一篇 (http://artofhacking.com/IET/HEALTH/RCVR.TXT)
     把"Animals have their..." 到 "..heart soothes her baby." 這三段翻譯為中文.
  (B)用 gogle.com 打入 "蔡神" 查詢, 大略看一看五六篇找到的文章, 
     然後用 250 字 +/- 50 字寫出大概發生了什麼事 and/or your comments.