Actual Error in Question 23 Algorith (1 Viewer)

[Starcraftmazter]

Actual Error in Question 23 Algorithm

In the CheckPrime sub,

THEN j=j+i

Is actually meant to be:

THEN j=j+1

It astounds me that BoS let this through, it confused me for a good 2-3 mins. Good thing I still had a ton of time to spare.

 

[KimmorleyKiller]

I was wondering what the hell was up with that.

So what happens now? is that question annulled?

I think its safe to say it would have influenced a lot of peoples answers...

 

[Starcraftmazter]

Well, technically that specific line is not linked to any question, what is important is the comment which talks about the function mod, which is indeed correct.

I really don't know what they will do, maybe give everyone an extra mark - but then if everyone gets it, then it serves no purpose.

And they can't just null the questions.


I think they will just ignore this, and say that it shouldn't have affected your answer, and it's true that it doesn't.

But I am certain it did confuse a lot of people, and waste their time.

 

[Martyno1]

Re: Actual Error in Question 23 Algorithm

It confused me for a good 5 minutes, I didn't even get that it was meant to be + 1 I just ignored it.

 

[Snowfreq]

Shit. I just noticed this too. I went along with it being 'i', and it ended up spiralling into crap. I presume the BoS won't even notice this until they mark it, or maybe not at all. Maybe it's worth emailing the BoS or calling the Advice Line.

I imagine many people are going to be fucked over because of that... e.g. me.

 

[KimmorleyKiller]

Perhaps it didn't directly affect the question, but theres doubt it indirectly influenced answers.

Like you guys, i probably spent a good 10 minutes looking at that algorithm. Looking back i wouldn't hesistate to say it probably cost me a couple of marks in later sections.

IMO, if an error in stimulus unfairly denies the test-ee (dick joke) a fair chance at answering the question, it should be proverbially kicked out of the camp...

n shit

 

[Starcraftmazter]

Shit. I just noticed this too. I went along with it being 'i', and it ended up spiralling into crap.

What, how did it affect your answer(s) ???

Also, the advise line runs until the night prior to the exam. I will email BoS about this now I think.

 

[Plunkdogg]

yeh i didnt even start my option or get my mulitble choice done caus i was stuck on that....
i used 3 booklets just on that little bit writing it out over and over :s
i want my marks back know that i know it was wrong
i thought i was just stupid
i know i should have moved on
but i couldnt
i think im compulsively obsessive
or obessive compulsive
or my obsession is compulsive
or something

 

[boyle777]

yeh i didnt even start my option or get my mulitble choice done caus i was stuck on that....
i used 3 booklets just on that little bit writing it out over and over :s
i want my marks back know that i know it was wrong
i thought i was just stupid
i know i should have moved on
but i couldnt
i think im compulsively obsessive
or obessive compulsive
or my obsession is compulsive
or something

wots ur problem....dont have a whinge to us cos of ur fukin stupidity
easy as test...easy band 6

 

[shredinator]

I did what you do in exams and I answered the questions.

 

[NovaAesa]

Wow, I didn't even realise it was meant to be +1, I just thought I was stupid for not understanding what the hell was going on with the algorithm :S

 

[Plunkdogg]

wots ur problem....dont have a whinge to us cos of ur fukin stupidity
easy as test...easy band 6

im not stupid
just because im not perfect like you
do you even know what a band 6 is?
i bet u think its like 50 out of 100
ur the stupid one

 

[boyle777]

im not stupid
just because im not perfect like you
do you even know what a band 6 is?
i bet u think its like 50 out of 100
ur the stupid one

smartass heaps clever some of us just arent dumb shits like u.....xxx

 

[Plunkdogg]

smartass heaps clever some of us just arent dumb shits like u.....xxx

xxx... are u suggesting u like me???
well i bet i have like way more friends than u do on myspace
and thats all that matters

 

[Starcraftmazter]

Plunkdogg, can you please explain to me how this affected your answers?

I just need someone explain it to me, please. So I can tell BoS what retards they are, etc.

 

[Martyno1]

Plunkdogg, can you please explain to me how this affected your answers?

I just need someone explain it to me, please. So I can tell BoS what retards they are, etc.

Because it took us a while to figure it out and lost us a valuable 5 mins in the exam.

 

[ajdlinux]

I actually didn't notice that, in fact I don't think I ever read the line.

Still, I can imagine getting confused by that for quite a few minutes.

 

[Fish Sauce]

I actually didn't notice that, in fact I don't think I ever read the line.

Still, I can imagine getting confused by that for quite a few minutes.

Same, I didn't notice it at all. Shouldn't have effected the answer, but I can see it causing confusion.

Either way, I liked that question.

 

[ajdlinux]

Yes, it was a nice question. I'm going to set up a "what was your favourite question" thread now

 

[Starcraftmazter]

Because it took us a while to figure it out and lost us a valuable 5 mins in the exam.

Yeh, I can understand that, and like I said, that also happened to me, as I was very confused and tried to figure out what was going on.

But from Plunkdogg said, it would seem that his actual answers got severely affected, and I'm wondering how that happened.


Also, BoS doesn't appear to have a contact email =/