Some of the old exams contain questions on topics that we did not cover this quarter; you should skip over such questions.
The following document outlines the midterm format and provides a set of suggested problems to help prepare for the exam. Make sure you check the Errata from the textbook for all problems and solutions.
The following Midterm Review packet is from Autumn 2017. It has a collection of questions from past quarters that you may find useful as well
Older exams (prior to Autumn 2016) assume Intel's 32-bit architecture (IA-32), which differs from the x86-64 taught now, so some questions and/or answers will not make total sense and would not be correct for us.
IA-32 Questions: Spr 2015 1E, 2, 4, 6; Aut 2014 3A; Spr 2014 1B; Aut 2013 4, 5A; Sum 2013 3, 4F; Win 2013 2, 3, 4, 5; Aut 2012 2, 3, 4; Spr 2012 2; Win 2011 4, 8; Aut 2010 2, 3; Spr 2010 2, 3
Some of the old exams contain questions on topics that we did not cover this quarter; you should skip over such questions.
The following is a list of problems from past exams (and one from lecture) that will be used during Section 10 ("Final Review") and should be helpful when studying for the final exam.
The following Final Review packet will be used in Section 10 ("Final Review") as well as the actual Final Review session.
Older exams (prior to Autumn 2016) assume Intel's 32-bit architecture (IA-32), which differs from the x86-64 taught now, so some questions and/or answers will not make total sense and would not be correct for us.
IA-32 Questions: Win 2015 1; Spr 2012 5; Aut 2010 4;