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