Appendix C
WCET exam tips
This appendix is based on information regarding previous exams. We do not know if some or all of the relevant information might change in the future. If so, some or all of these points may not apply.
Some points to note:
- A glossary of formulas is provided. Understand and learn how to use the formulas before the exam.
- The exam is all multiple-choice questions. Prepare accordingly.
- The exam is all text-based, with no diagrams. Prepare accordingly (e.g., without a diagram, the complexity of any system described in words is limited).
- There is no penalty for wrong answers. Therefore, answer all questions.
- The scope of coverage of the exam is very broad. Hence, it is almost certain that there will be questions for which you don't know the answer. Try to use a process of elimination to narrow down the choices and then guess.
- Get plenty of rest before the exam.
- Plan on arriving early at the test center.
- The Windows scientific calculator is the only calculator that is made available during the exam. Learn how to use it!
Figure C.1 shows a screenshot of the Windows scientific calculator. Do you know what all the buttons are for? For example, try the following:
- The calculator has memory storage capabilities. Try using it with the MC, MR, MS, and M+ buttons.
- The Inv checkbox provides inverse function capabilities. Try it.
Figure C.1 Screenshot of the Windows scientific calculator.
