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# 📐 Linear Algebra Medium Exam Created
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## ✅ Exam Details
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**Exam ID:** `linear-algebra-medium-v1`
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**Title:** Linear Algebra - Medium Level (Computational)
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**Subject:** Linear Algebra
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**Difficulty:** Intermediate (Medium)
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**Duration:** 50 minutes
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**Passing Score:** 70%
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---
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## 📊 Exam Structure
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**Total Questions:** 10 (all require calculations)
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**Total Points:** 110 points
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**Question Type:** Single choice only (as requested)
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### Question Distribution
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- ✅ **10** Single Choice questions (110 points total)
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- ✅ **All questions require calculations**
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- ✅ **"I Don't Know" option available**
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---
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## 📚 Topics Covered & Calculations Required
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### Section 1: Vector Operations & Computations (3 questions, 30 points)
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**Q1: Dot Product Calculation**
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- Given: u = [3, -2, 1], v = [1, 4, -2]
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- Calculate: u · v = (3)(1) + (-2)(4) + (1)(-2) = 3 - 8 - 2 = -3
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- **Points:** 10
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**Q2: Vector Magnitude**
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- Given: w = [3, 4]
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- Calculate: ||w|| = √(3² + 4²) = √(9 + 16) = √25 = 5
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- **Points:** 10
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**Q3: Unit Vector**
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- Given: v = [6, 8]
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- Calculate: ||v|| = √(36 + 64) = √100 = 10
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- Unit vector: v/||v|| = [6/10, 8/10] = [3/5, 4/5]
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- **Points:** 10
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---
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### Section 2: Matrix Operations & Calculations (3 questions, 30 points)
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**Q4: Matrix Multiplication**
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- Given: A = [[1, 2], [3, 4]], B = [[2, 0], [1, 3]]
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- Calculate: AB = [[1·2+2·1, 1·0+2·3], [3·2+4·1, 3·0+4·3]]
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- AB = [[4, 6], [10, 12]]
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- Element (1,1) = 4
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- **Points:** 10
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**Q5: Determinant (2×2)**
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- Given: A = [[2, 1], [4, 3]]
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- Calculate: det(A) = (2)(3) - (1)(4) = 6 - 4 = 2
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- **Points:** 10
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**Q6: Matrix Transpose**
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- Given: A = [[1, 2], [3, 4]]
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- Calculate: A^T = [[1, 3], [2, 4]] (rows become columns)
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- **Points:** 10
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---
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### Section 3: Linear Systems & Solutions (2 questions, 30 points)
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**Q7: Solve 2×2 System**
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- System: x + 2y = 7, 2x - y = 4
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- Method 1 (Substitution):
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- From eq1: x = 7 - 2y
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- Sub into eq2: 2(7 - 2y) - y = 4
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- 14 - 4y - y = 4
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- -5y = -10
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- y = 2
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- x = 7 - 2(2) = 3
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- Answer: x = 3, y = 2
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- **Points:** 15
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**Q8: Matrix Inverse (2×2)**
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- Given: A = [[2, 1], [4, 3]]
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- Formula: A^(-1) = (1/det(A)) × [[d, -b], [-c, a]]
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- det(A) = 2·3 - 1·4 = 2
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- A^(-1) = (1/2) × [[3, -1], [-4, 2]]
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- A^(-1) = [[3/2, -1/2], [-2, 1]]
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- **Points:** 15
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---
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### Section 4: Eigenvalues & Special Computations (2 questions, 20 points)
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**Q9: Eigenvalues**
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- Given: A = [[3, 1], [1, 3]]
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- Characteristic equation: det(A - λI) = 0
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- det([[3-λ, 1], [1, 3-λ]]) = 0
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- (3-λ)(3-λ) - (1)(1) = 0
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- (3-λ)² - 1 = 0
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- 9 - 6λ + λ² - 1 = 0
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- λ² - 6λ + 8 = 0
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- (λ - 4)(λ - 2) = 0
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- λ₁ = 4, λ₂ = 2
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- **Points:** 15
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**Q10: Trace of Matrix**
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- Given: A = [[1, 0, 0], [0, 2, 0], [0, 0, 3]]
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- Trace = sum of diagonal elements
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- tr(A) = 1 + 2 + 3 = 6
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- **Points:** 5
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---
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## 📐 Calculation Techniques Tested
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### 1. Vector Operations
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- Dot product computation
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- Vector magnitude (Euclidean norm)
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- Normalization (unit vectors)
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### 2. Matrix Arithmetic
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- Matrix multiplication (row × column)
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- Transpose operation
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- Determinant (2×2 formula)
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### 3. Linear Systems
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- System of equations solving
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- Substitution or elimination method
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- Matrix inverse formula (2×2)
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### 4. Eigenvalues
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- Characteristic equation
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- Solving quadratic equations
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- Determinant of (A - λI)
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### 5. Matrix Properties
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- Trace (diagonal sum)
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- Special matrix identification
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---
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## ✨ Features Enabled
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✅ **"I Don't Know" Option**
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- Available on all questions
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- Encourages honest self-assessment
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- Scores 0 points (no penalty)
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✅ **Automatic Scoring**
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- All questions are single choice
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- Immediate results upon submission
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- No manual grading required
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✅ **Computational Focus**
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- All questions require calculations
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- Tests practical problem-solving
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- Verifies understanding through computation
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---
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## 🎓 Learning Objectives
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This exam assesses ability to:
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1. **Perform Vector Operations**
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- Compute dot products accurately
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- Calculate vector magnitudes
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- Find unit vectors through normalization
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2. **Execute Matrix Calculations**
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- Multiply matrices correctly
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- Transpose matrices
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- Compute 2×2 determinants
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3. **Solve Linear Systems**
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- Use algebraic methods (substitution/elimination)
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- Find matrix inverses for 2×2 matrices
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- Apply inverse formula correctly
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4. **Work with Eigenvalues**
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- Set up characteristic equations
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- Solve for eigenvalues
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- Understand matrix properties (trace)
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---
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## 🎯 Difficulty Level: Medium
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### Why Medium Difficulty?
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**Computational Requirements:**
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- Multi-step calculations
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- Matrix multiplication (not trivial)
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- System solving (2 equations, 2 unknowns)
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- Eigenvalue computation (requires polynomial solving)
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- Matrix inverse (requires formula knowledge)
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**Knowledge Requirements:**
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- Understand formulas, not just plug-and-chug
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- Know when to apply which technique
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- Interpret results correctly
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**Not Beginner Because:**
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- Requires matrix multiplication mastery
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- Needs eigenvalue concepts
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- Matrix inverse is non-trivial
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- Multi-step problem solving
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**Not Advanced Because:**
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- Only 2×2 and 3×3 matrices
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- No abstract theory questions
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- No proofs required
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- Standard computational problems
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---
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## 📊 Expected Performance
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### Score Ranges
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- **90-100%** - Excellent computational skills
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- **80-89%** - Strong understanding, minor calculation errors
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- **70-79%** - Passing, review some concepts
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- **60-69%** - Below passing, need more practice
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- **<60%** - Need to study fundamentals more
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### Time Management
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- **Q1-Q3 (Vectors):** 2-3 minutes each
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- **Q4-Q6 (Matrices):** 3-4 minutes each
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- **Q7-Q8 (Systems):** 5-7 minutes each
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- **Q9 (Eigenvalues):** 6-8 minutes
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- **Q10 (Trace):** 1-2 minutes
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- **Total estimate:** 35-40 minutes + 10 min review
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---
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## 🔗 Integration with Learning Plan
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This exam aligns with:
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- **Linear Algebra Learning Plan - Phase 1-2**
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- Covers Modules 1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 2.6
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- Tests computational fluency
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- Prepares for Phase 3 (advanced decompositions)
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### Recommended Study Before Taking
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1. Complete Linear Algebra Modules 1.1-1.3 (Foundations)
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2. Complete Modules 2.1-2.3 (Systems, Inverses, Determinants)
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3. Study Module 2.6 (Eigenvalues basics)
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4. Practice 50+ similar problems
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5. Implement in Python/NumPy
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### After Passing
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1. Review any weak areas
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2. Continue to Module 2.4 (Vector Spaces)
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3. Study Module 3.3 (Matrix Decompositions)
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4. Take advanced exam (future)
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---
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## 🚀 How to Access
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### Via Web Interface
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1. Go to http://localhost
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2. Login or register
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3. Navigate to "Available Exams"
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4. Select "Linear Algebra - Medium Level (Computational)"
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5. Click "Start Exam"
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### Via API
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```bash
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# List all exams
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curl http://localhost/api/exams/
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# Get Linear Algebra exam details
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curl http://localhost/api/exams/linear-algebra-medium-v1/
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# Start attempt (requires authentication)
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curl -X POST http://localhost/api/exams/linear-algebra-medium-v1/start
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```
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---
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## 📝 Calculation Reference
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### Quick Formulas Needed
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**Dot Product:**
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```
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a · b = a₁b₁ + a₂b₂ + a₃b₃
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```
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**Vector Magnitude:**
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```
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||v|| = √(v₁² + v₂² + v₃²)
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```
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**Unit Vector:**
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```
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û = v / ||v||
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```
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**Matrix Multiplication (2×2):**
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```
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[[a, b], [c, d]] × [[e, f], [g, h]] = [[ae+bg, af+bh], [ce+dg, cf+dh]]
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```
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**Determinant (2×2):**
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```
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det([[a, b], [c, d]]) = ad - bc
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```
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**Matrix Inverse (2×2):**
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```
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A^(-1) = (1/det(A)) × [[d, -b], [-c, a]]
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```
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**Eigenvalues (2×2):**
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```
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det(A - λI) = 0
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Solve characteristic polynomial
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```
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**Trace:**
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```
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tr(A) = Σ Aᵢᵢ (sum of diagonal)
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```
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---
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## 📈 Available Exams in System
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1. **Python Easy** (10 questions)
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2. **Python Easy 15Q** (15 questions)
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3. **Python Intermediate** (50 questions)
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4. **C++ Easy** (20 questions)
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5. **Linear Algebra Medium** (10 questions) ⭐ **NEW**
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## 🎯 Recommended Preparation
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### Tools Needed
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- Paper and pencil for calculations
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- OR Python + NumPy to verify
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- Calculator (optional)
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### Practice Problems
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Before taking this exam, practice:
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- 20+ dot product problems
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- 20+ matrix multiplication problems
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- 10+ determinant calculations
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- 10+ system solving problems
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- 5+ eigenvalue problems
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### Study Resources
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- Linear Algebra Learning Plan: Modules 1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 2.6
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- 3Blue1Brown videos 1-5
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- Gilbert Strang lectures 1-10
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- Practice with NumPy to verify calculations
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---
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## 🌟 Exam Features
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### Computational Focus
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✅ Real calculations required
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✅ Multi-step problem solving
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✅ Tests practical skills
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✅ Verifies formula knowledge
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### Auto-Grading
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✅ Single choice format
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✅ Immediate results
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✅ Detailed feedback
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✅ Score breakdown by section
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### Student-Friendly
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✅ "I don't know" option available
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✅ Auto-save every 10 seconds
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✅ Timer with warnings
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✅ Navigation between questions
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---
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**Your Linear Algebra medium exam is ready! Test your computational skills! 📐✨**
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**Created:** October 21, 2025
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**Status:** ✅ Published and Available
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**Access:** http://localhost
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