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QUIZ 2
January 9, 1998
#1 (true/false) It is impossible to write a program that will simplify algebraic expressions in a general way (as in simplifying x2 - 2xy + y2 to become (x - y)2).
#2 The text uses the notation
What is the meaning of this notation?
#3 Long-lived software systems typically have useful service lifetimes of (select one best answer according to text)
a) 10 years or longer
b) 15 years or longer
c) 20 years or longer
d) 25 years or longer
e) 30 years or longer
#4 Appendix _____ contains a "gentle, easy introduction to O-notation."
#5 Appendix _____ contains an overview of the Java language ("A Review of Some Java Basics").