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ENGINEER 1D04 Midterm Test 1
McMaster University
Day Class 03, 04, Version 1 Dr. W. Farmer and Dr. S. Smith
DURATION: 2 hours February 11, 2014
Please CLEARLY print :
NAME:
Student ID:
This examination paper includes 13 pages and 30 questions. You are responsible for ensuring that your
copy of the examination paper is complete. Bring any discrepancy to the attention of your invigilator.
Special Instructions :
1. It is your responsibility to ensure that the answer sheet is properly completed. Your examination
result depends upon proper attention to these instructions:
• A heavy mark must be made, completely filling the circular bubble, with an HB pencil.
• Print your name, student number, course name, course number and the date in the space
provided on the top of Side 1 and fill in the corresponding bubbles underneath.
• Fill in the bubble corresponding to your version number.
• Mark only ONE choice from the alternatives (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or A, B, C, D, E) provided for
each question. If there is a True/False question, mark 1 (or A) for True, and 2 (or B) for
False. The question number is to the left of the bubbles. Make sure that the number of the
question on the scan sheet is the same as the number on the examination paper.
• Pay particular attention to the “Marking Directions” given on the scan sheet.
• Begin answering the questions using the first set of bubbles, marked “1.” Answer all questions.
2. The use of notes and textbooks is not permitted.
3. Calculators, computers, cell phones, and all other electronic devices are not to be utilized.
4. Read each question carefully.
5. Try to allocate your time sensibly and divide it appropriately between the questions.
6. Select the best answer for each question.
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Question 1 [1 mark]
Let the variables x and y be bound to values of type float. If x + y == x evaluates to True , then the
value of y must be 0.0 . Is this statement true or false?