Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Computers

Key Concepts in Data Science & Scientific Computing

Visualization Techniques

• Overlapping Histograms: Use semi-transparent alpha parameter for comparison.

Data Structures & Algorithms

• BFS Implementation: collections.deque is ideal for Breadth-First Search.
• Grid Representation: Obstacles often represented by a value like 1.

Jupyter Notebook & Markdown

• Markdown Headings: Use # prefix for headings in Jupyter Markdown cells.

Optimization & Least Squares

• Normal Equations: Direct matrix inversion for Least Squares: β = (XᵀX)⁻¹Xᵀy.

Numerical Integration & Simulation

• Orbit Simulation: Runge–Kutta 4th order method is a common integration technique.

Search Algorithms

• Brute-Force Search: Often implemented using nested loops.

Python Ecosystem

🔎 Threat Actors & Their Attack Paths

Who is attacking?

Threat Actors are the people or groups launching attacks. Mnemonic: “NO HIS” (Nation-State, Organized Crime, Hacktivists, Insiders, Script Kiddies).

How do threats reach systems?

Threat Vectors are the attack paths used by threat actors. Mnemonic: “MFWDVN” (Messages, Files, Websites, Devices, Vendors, Networks).

Nmap Options

-PE: Quickly check if host is up.

-sn: Disable port scanning (host discovery).

-n: Disables DNS resolution (checks IP online without looking up hostnames).

-O: OS detection.

-A: OS detection, Version detection, Script scanning, traceroute.

-sV: Service detection (banner info, version).

-vV: Provides verbose output.

-sC: Scan with default scripts for additional info gathering.

--min-rate=5000: Ensures scan sends at least 5k packets per second.

nmap --script smb-enum-shares.nse -p 445 (ip): List shares and their properties.

To see scripts starting with X: ls /path/X

To execute script with script tracing: sudo nmap -script=smb-os-discovery -script-trace target_ip

To enumerate the SMB share files: sudo nmap -script=smb-enum-shares target_ip

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🧾 Data Transfer Instructions

These instructions are used to move data between registers, memory, and I/O ports.

➕ Arithmetic Instructions

These instructions perform basic mathematical operations.

Circular Queue Implementation Using Linked Lists

This C program demonstrates the implementation of a circular queue using a linked list structure. The queue handles integer data.

Data Structure Definition

#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>

typedef struct QueueType {
    int Data;
    struct QueueType *Next;
} QUEUE;

QUEUE *Front = NULL; // Pointer to the front of the queue
QUEUE *Rear = NULL;  // Pointer to the rear of the queue

// Function prototypes
void Enqueue(int Num);
int Dequeue();
void DisplayQueue();
int Menu();

Enqueue Operation

The Enqueue function inserts a number into the circular queue. It handles memory allocation and maintains the circular link by ensuring Rear->Next always points to Front.

void Enqueue(int Num)

This document presents Java code snippets demonstrating two distinct functionalities: user name generation and management, and a car repair scheduling system. Each section includes method implementations with explanations of their purpose and logic.

User Name Management System

The UserName class is designed to generate and manage potential user names based on a user's first and last names. It also provides functionality to filter out names that are already in use.

UserName Class Constructor

This constructor initializes a UserName object, populating a list of possible user names. It assumes that firstName and lastName are valid strings containing only letters and have a length greater than zero.

import java.util.ArrayList;

public class UserName {

RPA Governance and Demand Pipeline Management

Demand Pipeline Prioritization Steps

Which of the following does not describe the “Prioritization” step as part of managing the demand pipeline?

R: Helping a friend

Head of Robotic Automation Role and Responsibility

Which of the following statements are true when describing the role and responsibility of the Head of Robotic Automation?

R: All of the above

RPA Governance Board Objectives

Select from the below which statement best describes the Demand Generation objective within the RPA Governance Board?

R: Identify quality RPA automation opportunities

Select from the below which statement best describes the Demand Management objective within the RPA Governance Board?

R: Responsible for defining and prioritizing