15-418/15-618: Parallel Computer Architecture and Programming, Spring 2019: Exams

  • Two exams are scheduled for the course:
    • Exam 1: Wed Feb 27
      • Coverage: Lectures up through Friday, Feb. 22
      • Study aids:
        • Be sure you have studied and understand the official solutions to the exercises.
        • Here is a practice exam, based on questions from previous exams, and here is the solution. These are only a representative sample of the types of problems you may encounter.
    • Exam 2: Mon Apr 15
      • Coverage: All lectures through Wednesday, April 3, with emphasis on material covered since Monday, Feb. 25.
      • Study aids:
        • Review the problems of exercises 4 and 5 and their solutions carefully.
        • Here is a practice exam, based on questions from previous exams. Here is the solution. These are only a representative sample of the types of problems you may encounter.
  • All exams are closed book, closed notes.
  • However, you may bring one (1) double-sided 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of notes, which can be handwritten or machine-printed.
  • You may also bring blank scratch paper, but you are not permitted to use a calculator or any other electronic aid.