What are the parameters for this Test?

The dot com boom and the consequent blossoming of the infotech era have given this subject the pride of place among the younger generation. In this test, you are required to answer about 70 multiple-choice questions, some of which are grouped in sets and based on such materials as diagrams, graphs, and program fragments. The approximate distribution of questions in each edition of the test according to content categories is indicated in the following outline. You will find below certain percentage figures which are just indicative of the test paper and the percentages given are approximate; actual percentages will vary slightly from one edition of the test to another. Another important aspect to bear in mind is the assumption that students have a mathematical background in the areas of calculus and linear algebra as applied to computer science.


• Software Systems and Methodology — 40%

A. Data organization
B. Program control and structure
C. Programming languages and notation
D. Software engineering
E. Systems

• Computer Organization and Architecture — 15%

A. Digital logic design
B. Processors and control units
C. Memories and their hierarchies
D. Networking and communications
E. High-performance architectures

• Theory and Mathematical Background — 40 %

A. Algorithms and complexity
B. Automata and language theory
C. Discrete structures

• Other Topics — 5%

Please note that example areas include numerical analysis, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, cryptography, security and social issues.