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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Tom work after finishing college?
(a) The Smithsonian.
(b) Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
(c) A coffee shop.
(d) AT&T.

2. What does an engineer receive when he completes a successful project?
(a) A picture of a computer.
(b) A vacation.
(c) A commemorative ring.
(d) A bonus.

3. What signal is Jon Blau in charge of?
(a) KSD-one.
(b) SGW-twelve.
(c) LBK-SD.
(d) XSH-zero.

4. What is the general idea of MULTICS?
(a) A system of rings.
(b) A complex network of fullerenes.
(c) A system of triangles.
(d) A system of boxes.

5. What is Westborough's first defense against thieves?
(a) Cameras on the rooftop.
(b) Security guards everywhere.
(c) A checkpoint and metal detector in the lobby.
(d) The vigilance of all employees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first programming language that Alsing learns to use?

2. What does the author help Rasala build?

3. Where does West's father work?

4. What do the engineers often talk about putting on the side of the Eclipse?

5. What is different between Westborough and the 'real world?'

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rasala.

2. What was Tom West like as an engineer, friend, and person?

3. Describe Steve Wallach's origins and early experiences in the computer business.

4. What made Alsing think that Holland was ideal for writing microcode?

5. What is the first NOVA?

6. What does Alsing do to his sons?

7. What 'sly' thing does West do? What does he feel the VAX embodies?

8. What are the four rules of the Eagle team?

9. Describe the secondary and support industries that were created around the computer industry.

10. Why does a company use cubicles?

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