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Problem set - Quiz
Contributed by: Ellison
  • 1. What is the abbreviated term for a problem set?
A) P-task
B) Setpro
C) Probset
D) Pset
  • 2. Which of the following fields typically uses problem sets?
A) Physics
B) History
C) Fine Arts
D) Philosophy
  • 3. What is the primary goal of a problem set?
A) To conduct original research
B) To learn and become familiar with material
C) To summarize a textbook
D) To evaluate student attendance
  • 4. How often are problem sets usually issued?
A) Once per semester
B) Every three months
C) Once every week or two weeks
D) Every day
  • 5. What is the typical weight of problem sets in a summative assessment?
A) 80% to 100%
B) 50% to 75%
C) 10% to 25%
D) 0% to 5%
  • 6. Can problem sets sometimes count for nothing toward a grade?
A) Yes, if the student gets a better grade on the exam
B) No, they must always count
C) Yes, only if the student fails
D) No, they are mandatory for passing
  • 7. What is the purpose of using problem sets for formative assessment?
A) They determine the final class rank
B) They do not count towards a degree
C) They are the sole basis for graduation
D) They replace the final exam
  • 8. How are students typically required to submit their problem sets?
A) By posting them on a public forum
B) Only via oral presentation
C) As a group submission
D) As an individual submission
  • 9. Which student was involved in a controversy regarding a Facebook forum for problem sets?
A) Albert Einstein
B) John Smith
C) Chris Avenir
D) Alan Turing
  • 10. At which university did the Chris Avenir controversy occur?
A) Harvard University
B) Toronto Metropolitan University
C) Oxford University
D) MIT
  • 11. What action did the professor initially take against Chris Avenir?
A) Gave him a warning
B) Allowed him to redo the work
C) Increased his grade
D) Failed him and recommended expulsion
  • 12. What was the final outcome for Chris Avenir after his appeal?
A) A permanent criminal record
B) Expulsion from the university
C) Full marks for the semester
D) A zero grade for the assignments
  • 13. Why do many professors allow collaboration on problem sets?
A) They do not care about academic integrity
B) They see the goal as primarily pedagogical
C) They believe it makes the problems easier
D) They want to reduce their grading time
  • 14. How are problem sets different from larger, more important assignments?
A) Larger assignments are always formative
B) Problem sets are always individual
C) Larger assignments require independent work
D) Problem sets are more important
  • 15. Does the problem set require original research?
A) Yes, extensive research
B) Only for physics
C) Only for computer science
D) No
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