Assessment System

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Overview

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Passing Requirements

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Grading Scale

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Component 1: Quizzes (20%)

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Structure

• 20 quizzes total (one per module)
• 5-12 questions per quiz
• Mix of multiple choice, true/false, and short answer
• Taken at the end of each module
• Open book (can reference documentation)

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Question Types

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Multiple Choice Example

Which FHE operation should you use to implement conditional logic?

A) if/else statements on encrypted values
B) FHE.select(condition, valueIfTrue, valueIfFalse)
C) require() statements
D) switch/case on encrypted values

Correct Answer: B

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True/False Example

True or False: Encrypted values in fhEVM automatically wrap on overflow without reverting.

Correct Answer: True

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Short Answer Example

Explain why you must call FHE.allowThis() after storing an encrypted value in contract storage.

Sample Answer: Every FHE operation produces a new ciphertext with an empty ACL. 
If the contract stores it without FHE.allowThis(), the contract will not have permission 
to read its own storage in subsequent transactions.

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Grading Criteria

• Multiple choice / True-False: Binary (correct or incorrect)
• Short answer: Partial credit possible based on understanding demonstrated
• Minimum passing score per quiz: 70%
• Retakes: Unlimited retakes allowed with 24-hour waiting period

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Component 2: Exercises (40%)

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Structure

• 20 exercises total (one per module)
• Hands-on coding assignments
• Graded on correctness (50%), code quality (25%), security (25%)
• Submitted via GitHub repository or bootcamp LMS

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Grading Rubric Template

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Correctness (50%)

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Code Quality (25%)

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Security (25%)

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Example Exercise Grading

• Contract compiles: ✓ (10/10)
• All features work: ✓ (20/20)
• Tests pass: Partial (7/10) - 2 edge case tests fail
• Edge cases: Partial (6/10) - missing overflow handling
• Clean imports: ✓ (5/5)
• Naming: ✓ (5/5)
• NatSpec: Partial (7/10) - missing some @param tags
• Organization: ✓ (5/5)
• ACL: Partial (7/10) - forgot allowThis in one function
• No leakage: ✓ (10/10)
• Input validation: ✓ (5/5)

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Component 3: Capstone Project (40%)

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Structure

1. Smart contracts (compiles, deploys, works)
2. Test suite (comprehensive, all passing)
3. Documentation (README, security model, architecture)
4. Presentation (5-10 minute demo + Q&A)

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Grading Rubric

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1. Smart Contracts (30%)

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2. Test Suite (20%)

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3. Documentation (20%)

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4. Security (15%)

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5. Presentation (15%)

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Example Capstone Grading

• Functionality: (14/15) - All features work, minor UI bug
• Architecture: (10/10) - Excellent contract design
• Gas Optimization: (4/5) - Some unnecessary FHE.asEuint calls
• Coverage: (10/10) - 95% test coverage
• Quality: (5/5) - Well-structured tests
• Integration: (5/5) - Complete end-to-end tests
• README: (9/10) - Clear, missing deployment steps
• Security Model: (10/10) - Comprehensive threat analysis
• ACL: (5/5) - Perfect ACL management
• No Leakage: (5/5) - No side channels detected
• Input Validation: (4/5) - Missing one isInitialized check
• Demo: (10/10) - Flawless presentation
• Q&A: (5/5) - Excellent technical depth

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Weekly Homework Assignments

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Feedback & Resubmission

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Exercises

• Feedback provided within: 5 business days
• Resubmissions allowed: Yes, once per exercise
• Resubmission deadline: 7 days after feedback
• Resubmission grading: Maximum 90% of original grade

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Capstone

• Feedback provided within: 7 business days
• Resubmissions allowed: Yes, if score < 70%
• Resubmission deadline: 14 days after feedback
• Resubmission grading: Maximum 80% of original grade

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Academic Integrity

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Allowed

• Referencing bootcamp materials and example contracts
• Using Zama documentation
• AI-assisted code (must be reviewed and understood)
• Collaboration on understanding concepts

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Not Allowed

• Copying code from other students
• Submitting AI-generated code without review
• Sharing solutions before deadlines

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Violations

• First offense: Warning + resubmission required (max 50%)
• Second offense: Automatic fail for the assignment
• Third offense: Removal from bootcamp

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Certification

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Certificate of Completion

• Overall score ≥ 70%
• Minimum 60% in each component
• Capstone compiles, deploys, passes tests
• For cohort programs: 80% attendance

• Student name
• Completion date
• Final grade (Distinction / Merit / Pass)
• 63-hour curriculum completion
• Zama signature

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Certificate of Distinction

• Overall score ≥ 90%
• All homework assignments ≥ 85%
• Capstone ≥ 90%
• For cohort programs: 100% attendance

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Grade Calculation Example

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Quizzes (20%)

• Average quiz score: 82%
• Component score: 82% × 0.20 = 16.4%

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Exercises (40%)

• Week 1 Homework: 88%
• Week 2 Homework: 75%
• Week 3 Homework: 92%
• Module exercises average: 85%
• Weighted average: (88 + 75 + 92) / 3 × 0.10 + 85 × 0.10 = 8.5% + 8.5% = 17%
• Component score: 17% (out of 40%)

• Homework (30% of exercises = 12% total): (88 + 75 + 92) / 3 = 85%
• Module exercises (70% of exercises = 28% total): 85%
• Component score: 85% × 0.40 = 34%

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Capstone (40%)

• Capstone score: 87%
• Component score: 87% × 0.40 = 34.8%

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Final Grade

• Total: 16.4% + 34% + 34.8% = 85.2%
• Grade: Merit

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