Permian HS Invitational

2025 — Odessa, TX/US

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Computer Science-Written

Event Description:

The Permian meet will only have the written/ individual portion of the Computer Science competition.

(a) THE CONTEST.

(1) Purpose. The Computer Science Contest challenges students to study a broad range of areas in computer science, to gain an understanding of the significance of computation as well as the details of programming, to be alert to new technology and information in computer science, to gain an understanding of the basic principles as well as knowledge of the history and philosophy of computer science and to foster a sense of enthusiasm about computer science.

(2) Format.

(A) Test Questions. The written exam for individual and team contestants and a programming session for teams will focus on computer science programming knowledge and skills rather than on mathematical engineering or other subject applications.

(C) Calculators. Calculators are not permitted. During the programming portion of the contest, a computer’s included calculation functions may be used.

(d) TIES.

(1) Individual Competition. In the event of a tie, the formula for percent accuracy shall be used to break the tie. The formula is: percent accuracy equals number of problems correct divided by number of problems attempted. The contestant with the highest percent accuracy shall be awarded the higher place. If the percent accuracy scores are the same, then a tie exists.