Determine If Student Is Exempt From Final Exam Based On Aver

Determine if Student is Exempt from Final Exam Based on Average and Attendance

Write a program that prompts the user for a student's average score and the number of days missed. Validate each input separately: the average must be between 0 and 100, and the days missed cannot be negative. Use decision structures to determine and display whether the student is exempt from the final exam, and specify the reason based on the following conditions:

  • If the average is at least 96, the student is exempt.
  • If the average is at least 93 and the days missed are fewer than 3, the student is exempt.
  • If the average is at least 90 and the student has perfect attendance (missed days = 0), the student is exempt.

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The program aimed at determining whether a student qualifies for exemption from the final exam based on their average score and attendance records. It begins by prompting the user for the student's average score and the number of days missed, incorporating validation to ensure that the average falls between 0 and 100, and that days missed are not negative. This validation step is crucial to prevent erroneous data from affecting subsequent logic.

Once validated, the program employs decision structures, specifically if-elif-else statements, to evaluate the student's status. The conditions are hierarchically ordered to check for the highest exemption criteria first, followed by the more specific ones. If the student's average is at least 96, the program announces that the student is exempt due to outstanding performance, regardless of attendance. This condition takes precedence because it applies to the highest achievement level.

If the first condition isn't met, the program checks whether the student's average is at least 93 and they have missed fewer than three days. Meeting both conditions, the student qualifies for exemption because they demonstrate good academic performance coupled with acceptable attendance. The logical AND operator is used to combine these two conditions within the decision structure, ensuring both are true before declaring exemption.

Finally, if neither of the first two conditions applies, the program assesses whether the student's average is at least 90 and they have perfect attendance, meaning zero days missed. This condition signifies consistent attendance and a solid academic record. If satisfied, the student is exempt; otherwise, the student is not.

This logical flow allows for a clear and efficient decision-making process, with each condition carefully ordered to reflect priority and specificity. The program's output provides the student with specific reasons for exemption, enhancing clarity and transparency.

In sum, the program combines user input validation with decision structures and logical operators to produce a clear and accurate determination of exemption status, adhering to the specified criteria effectively.

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