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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 do the names Woodstock and Trixie come from?
(a) Novels.
(b) Pornography.
(c) Music festivals.
(d) Comics.

2. What game does Alsing play?
(a) Evo.
(b) Dungeons and Dragons.
(c) Warcraft.
(d) Adventure.

3. What is in the display case in the lobby?
(a) The first computer ever made.
(b) The first computer Data General ever sold.
(c) The first computer affordable by the average family.
(d) The first computer with a functioning monitor.

4. How much does it cost to manufacture a VAX?
(a) $435,300.
(b) $22,500.
(c) $500.
(d) More than $100,000.

5. What is Tom's solution to their manpower shortage?
(a) Lure experienced engineers away from established companies.
(b) Hire kids.
(c) Cut corners on R&D.
(d) Work overtime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the help-wanted ad that Rosemarie saw say?

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

3. What is the name of the supermini computer that West's team creates?

4. What is the suicide command?

5. What is one of Tom West's great abilities?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does a computer appear to make sophisticated decisions?

2. Why does a company use cubicles?

3. Describe the game Adventure.

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

5. Describe Alsing's management style.

6. What does Alsing do to his sons?

7. Why is Wallach the ideal candidate for the Eagle?

8. What complexities and problems exist in microcode?

9. What is microcode? How does it work?

10. Describe Tom West.

(see the answer keys)

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