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Cognitive Skills Test (CST) for Computer Science and Engineering Program at TU Delft - Cheatsheet

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Cognitive Skills Test (CST) for Computer Science and Engineering Program at TU Delft - Cheatsheet

STUDY GUIDE

๐ŸŽ“ Cognitive Skills Test (CST) - Study Guide

๐Ÿ“‹ Course Structure

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 1: Calculus Review for CST Preparation

What this chapter covers:

๐Ÿ”‘ Essential Concepts & Formulas

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Problem Types

Type A: Simplifying Exponential Expressions

Type B: Finding Vertical Asymptotes

Type C: Finding Area Under a Curve

Type D: Optimization Problems

๐Ÿงฎ Solved Example

Problem:

Given:

Final Answer
Solution:

Answer:

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โŒ Mistake 1: Forgetting the chain rule when differentiating composite functions. โœ… How to avoid:

โŒ Mistake 2: Incorrectly applying logarithm rules. โœ… How to avoid:

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When simplifying complex expressions, break them down into smaller steps and focus on applying one rule at a time. Always double-check your work to avoid careless errors.

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 2: Propositional Logic

What this chapter covers:

๐Ÿ”‘ Essential Concepts & Formulas

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Problem Types

Type A: Translating English to Propositional Logic

Type B: Constructing Truth Tables

Type C: Determining Logical Equivalence

๐Ÿงฎ Solved Example

Problem:

Given:

Final Answer
Solution:

Answer:

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โŒ Mistake 1: Misunderstanding the implication operator (P โ†’ Q). โœ… How to avoid:

โŒ Mistake 2: Incorrectly applying De Morgan's Laws. โœ… How to avoid:

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When working with logical expressions, use truth tables to visualize the relationships between the variables. This can help you understand the meaning of the expressions and avoid common mistakes.

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 3: Predicate Logic

What this chapter covers:

๐Ÿ”‘ Essential Concepts & Formulas

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Problem Types

Type A: Translating English to Predicate Logic

Type B: Interpreting Predicate Logic Expressions

Type C: Combining Predicates and Quantifiers

๐Ÿงฎ Solved Example

Problem:

Given:

Final Answer
Solution:

Answer:

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โŒ Mistake 1: Confusing the universal and existential quantifiers. โœ… How to avoid:

โŒ Mistake 2: Incorrectly translating English sentences into predicate logic. โœ… How to avoid:

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When translating English sentences into predicate logic, start by identifying the key objects and predicates. Then, determine which quantifiers are needed to express the relationships between them.

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