[Year 12 SofDev] Algorithm question

[colin consiglio]

English is an interesting language.

I think "Within 10 seconds: means any time up to 'just under " 10 seconds. 

What I think is intended and would be understood by the reader is that they have a certain amount of time ( 10 seconds)  to enter the code. 
This provides a relative "feel" for how quickly the code needs to be entered and completed by. 

"<= 10"   for the test would be my preference.

Take it easy 

Colin
 

--- On Wed, 4/5/11, PIKE Philip <PIKEP at bmg.vic.edu.au> wrote:

From: PIKE Philip <PIKEP at bmg.vic.edu.au>
Subject: Re: [Year 12 SofDev] Algorithm question
To: "Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List" <sofdev at edulists.com.au>
Received: Wednesday, 4 May, 2011, 3:19 PM

Hi all, I was doing some algorithm work with my SD class and was using Claudia’s Algorithm practice worksheet. There is a question about a siren on a security system which includes-“The system will only allow entry to people who have keyed in the correct four digit number, using a key pad, within 10 seconds “QuestionDoes “within 10 seconds” include 10 seconds IE <=10 or is it only  <10.I was inclined to include 10 seconds, but I would like a second opinion.  thanks      Philip PikeDirector of ICTBacchus Marsh GrammarSth Maddingley Rd.Bacchus Marsh 3340Ph 03 53664800fax 03 53664850  
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