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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Ed Rasala tell Carl Carman he will be finished debugging?

2. What does Rosemarie think West is?

3. What has West talked about ever since coming to work for Data General?

4. What percentage of Data General's equipment sales does the Eagle represent after its launch?

5. Where does West go after leaving the team?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe IBM's booth at the NCC.

2. How do West and Rasala make Rosen defensive?

3. What strange problem does the Eagle team have in August?

4. Describe Rosen's background and education.

5. How does West feel about computers and machines?

6. Describe the circumstances around Rosen's departure from Eagle.

7. What are the accelerators?

8. How does Jon Blau 'see it all?'

9. How have computers changed society?

10. How does the team begin to get ahead of itself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay comparing two programming languages. It is not necessary to know how to actually program in either language, some basic online research should suffice. Be sure to address:

1) Pros and cons of each programming language.

2) Similarities and differences between the languages.

3) What each programming language is commonly used for, and why.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that serves as a basic instruction manual for a computer, a piece of software, or other technical process. Be sure that:

1) The instructions are suitable for a wide audience.

2) The instructions follow a step-by-step order.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the subject of natural talent, and the tendency for humans to specialize. Be sure to address:

1) The concept of division of labor.

2) How specialization has progressed and changed throughout human history.

3) Whether or not you feel division and specialization of labor is efficient or desirable.

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