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Instructions for the final exam

  • Dates: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 12:10 PM to 3:00 PM.
  • Location: Online, via Teams
  • Subject: All concepts covered in class and in practical work.
  • Procedure: The exam will be conducted in two parts:
    • Multiple Choice Questions: Microsoft Forms questionnaire with multiple choice questions. You will have 45 minutes to answer these questions.
    • Practical Work: After the multiple choice questions, you will have 2 hours to complete a practical task. The task statement will be available on the course website at the time of the exam.

Examples of multiple choice questions​

  • The role of the motherboard in a computer is to:

    • Manage network connections
    • Connect all hardware components
    • Run applications
    • Store data

  • The role of the BIOS is to:

    • Initialize hardware at startup
    • Manage network connections
    • Configure the motherboard
    • The BIOS are the Windows settings affecting its startup

  • Which part of the memory do threads of the same process share?

    • The heap
    • The stack

  • What happens if a process tries to access a memory area that is not allocated to it?

    • The process continues normally
    • A segmentation fault occurs
    • The operating system restarts
    • The operating system asks the user if they want to terminate the process

  • Generally, how does a computer obtain its IP address?

    • By using the TCP protocol
    • By using the DHCP protocol
    • By using the FTP protocol
    • By using the HTTP protocol

Examples of practical work​

  • Write a PowerShell script to manipulate files.
  • Write a PowerShell script that collects information about the operating system for technical support. For example:
    • Computer name
    • Windows version
    • IP address
    • List of active processes
  • Write a PowerShell script that checks the permissions of a specific file and displays a message if the user does not have the necessary permissions.

Evaluation grid​

  • Multiple Choice Questions: 50%. The grade is automatically calculated by Microsoft Forms.
  • Practical Work: 50%.
    • The script runs without errors
    • The script correctly addresses the task statement
    • The script is well-structured and readable