Math Test

[R2000/1830]

I am going to HK for the DESO interview and was wondering how important the Math test was and what kind of questions I can expect.

[Blogsey]

Just some pretty straight forward ones really:

Let f be the function given by f(x)= e^(-2x^2) (read as e raised to the negative 2 x squared)

(a) Find the first four nonzero terms and the general term of the power seriews for f(x) about x=0.

(b) Find the interval of convergence of the power seriews for f(x) about x = 0. Show the analysis that leads to your conclusion.

(c) Let g be the function given by the sum of the first four nonzero terms of the power seriews for f(x) about x=0. Show that l f(x) - g(x) l < 0.02 for -0.6 less than or equal to x less than or equal to 0.6.


PS- TIP: Don't spend a second more thinking about the maths exam.....Study your current aircraft and the general CX gouge on their website.:ok:

[Aussie]

Geez, looks like they require a very basic level of maths....:suspect:

[Blogsey]

Geez, looks like they require a very basic level of maths....
Aussie primary skool stuff really, not so sure about the Canadian skooling....:\

[BigPimpin]

Dude! Didn't you go through the process last year???? What else do you want to know? You've been there and know what to expect. Your posts are starting to get really annoying.

[R2000/1830]

I'm just want it to perfect this time

[fly123456]

Just answer the 2 first questions on each page, and come back for the third one later on. Doing so you may be able to answer 2/3rd of the test, which is quite enough.

[GANKER]

When did they start a maths test?
I knew they did an english test. I wonder when they are going to add american history and biology? FFS isnt there a pilot shortage?
the last time i passed maths i was thirteen and i would rate myself in the top half of cx pilots! I wouldnt worry about it, it wont be the reason you miss out unless you cant add two numbers together. GL :ugh:

[Pitot Probe]

Just answer the 2 first questions on each page, and come back for the third one later on. Doing so you may be able to answer 2/3rd of the test, which is quite enough.

Although this method might work for some questions I do not fully agree.

On some pages (consisting of three questions), you need to do some groundwork to figure out what they are after. This initial work will help you solve all three questions on that page. Skipping the last question therefore will be inefficient time wise.

I have found that some pages have three very tricky questions requiring a lot of time. Rather skip this whole page and find something easier.

Other candidates with me said they tried starting at the back and it seemed more difficult that way.

Having said all this I still think we are probably making an mountain from an ant hill.

I personally finished 24 questions (some most probably wrong), other guys I know that got in only finished up to 17 / 18 questions.

So I dont think it carries that much weight.

[ForzaLazio]

what's the best book to prepare for this math test?

[sicilian]

How long do they give you for the thing?

[HEALY]

Completed it only recently, 33 questions in 30 mins I think. I answered maybe 15 to 20 questions and only 70 percent of them were probably right. The first few and last few are easy but some of the middle questions are challenging unless you have been exposed to more complex tables and info, like economics or business for example.

The best prep I think would be the Qantas website and the practice questions given there. Fairly close to the mark. I think the main purpose is to drain the brain for the physcometric (spelling???) test you do straight afterwards.

I dont think it has a big bearing at all. As mentioned previously the sim and interview are the main things to focus on. I did get the early Chrisi present as well. 747 early next year.

[El Lobo Solo]

Multiple choice? I might get a couple right if I can just guess C on them all.:8

[sgsslok]

Yea, it is multiple choice.... 16 of them!

[willnotcomply]

For info, these tests are not designed to be completed. I think its a bit of a time wasting exercise. If you are too smart for the company, they probably won't hire you.

[El Lobo Solo]

Kinda like those "psych" tests where they sit and watch if you'll throw the keyboard through the monitor?

[skywaytoheaven]

Can anyone shed a bit more light on this. I know it may not be the most important section of the interview, but I (and Im sure many others) only did serious Maths in the first half of our lives!

So whats the best thing to go over: Multiplying fractions, long division, geometry, algebra, 13 times table?? Any clues greatly appreciated.

[holdmetight]

if you guys are worrying about the math test, you are worrying about the wrong thing. i would not even bother trying to prepare for the test; either you can do the question or you cannot.

the only mathematical skills you will need are those you learned in primary school, i.e. simple arithmetic. the only "hard" mathematical bit is probably the multiplication of larger numbers, i.e. those with 3 to 4 digits? and multiplying fractions. if you can do these basic calculations, there is no need to prepare at all... they are not going to ask you to do any calculations beyond arithmetic!

i'm hardly a math expert myself, but i found this test easier then i had expected.

[skywaytoheaven]

Ok thanks, not really concentrating on it ofcourse, just maybe a couple of hours prep total. cao.

[Joseph Lam]

true.. u dun need to know AP calculus when doing flying calculation. but the reason why they want you to take the math test is because the more math u understand the fastest u can think and it can also indicate that you have a clear mind