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1. The midterm exam is "open book, open notes." The maximum time you can spend in the exam is 2 hours, 30 minutes. If you have not clicked the Submit For Grade button by then, you will be automatically exited from the exam. In the midterm exam environment, the Windows clipboard is disabled, and so you will not be able to copy exam questions or answers to or from other applications.
2. You should click the Save Answers button in the exam frequently.
This helps prevent connection timeouts that might occur with certain Internet Service Providers, and also minimizes lost answers in the event of connection problems. If your internet connection does break, when you reconnect you will normally be able to get back into your exam without any trouble. Remember, though, that the exam timer continues to run while students are disconnected, so students should try to re-login as quickly as possible. The Help Desk cannot grant any student additional time on the exam.
3. The midterm exam is available during Week 5 of the course. It is one page long.
4. Exam Questions * There are 2 randomly selected short answer questions (over TCO B and F) worth 15 points each for a total of 30 points. * There are 4 randomly selected essay questions each worth 40 points for a total of 160 points. * Each student will get a different exam (or selection of different questions.) * The midterm exam covers course TCOs A, B, C, D, F and I, and Weeks 1-4. * The entire exam is worth 190 points. * On the short answer questions, just answer the question asked, with any brief detail to explain why you answered that way. If a list is requested, provide it. * On the essay questions your answers should be succinct, fully address each part of the question, and demonstrate your knowledge and understanding in a concise but complete answer. You can use bullets where appropriate (i.e. listing elements,