Hackers Instructor's Office Hours 21-25, 26-30

Why does the student go to see the professor?

• To talk about research that she recently performed

• To ask for feedback on her experiment results

• To change the thesis on her research paper

• To discuss her chosen topic for an assignment

Why does the professor say this:

"Now, hold on a second."

• He thinks the student is jumping to conclusions

• He feels the student misunderstood his instructions

• He wants the student to stop interrupting him

• He believes the student should choose a different topic

Why does the professor mention evolutionary biologist Edward Poulton?

• To introduce a scientist who has studied mimicry in birds

• To criticize the individual who disproved a controversial hypothesis

• To suggest an expert who the student might want to research

• To identify the person who came up with a long-standing theory

According to the professor, what did the zoologists in the United Kingdom conclude?

• The effectiveness of eyespots is dependent on their size and quantity

• Birds keep away from moths with highly visible markings of any shape

• Circular markings are less effective against predation than squares and bars

• There is no evidence that predators are intimidated by conspicuous patterns

Why does the professor suggest that the student conduct the experiment in a natural setting?

• It would produce more accurate data about the natural behavior of birds

• It would be more enjoyable than attempting to do it on an urban campus

• It would give the student's experiment more originality

• It would not be as challenging as trying to do it with birds in captivity

What is the main topic of conversation?

• A student's concerns about a job he recently got

• Applying for a teaching assistant job opening

• Qualifications for a job in the field of computer science

• A student's complaints about a class he proctored

Why did the student apply for the job?

• He felt that it would help him find a job in the IT field

• He thought that it would be easy

• He required money for tuition fees

• He believed that it would provide him with valuable work experience

Why does the professor say this:

"You haven't made up your mind, have you?"

• To confirm that the student is unaware of his options

• To determine whether the student has reached a final decision

• To find out if the student will consider an alternative

• To encourage the student to consider another point of view

What is the student's attitude toward working as a teaching assistant?

• He feels that most teaching assistants do not enjoy their jobs

• He thinks that some teaching assistants were likely not successful

• He believes that the job is more difficult than others

• He feels that the salary for the teaching assistant job is too low

What does the professor suggest the man do?

• Contact another student

• Turn down the job opportunity

• Seek out further training in IT

• Schedule another visit with her