Contest Day Rules

  1. Each team can use one computer and submit solutions from a single user account. Please avoid bringing additional computer equipment into the contest area.
  2. Teams are welcome to bring a reasonable number of computer books and/or notebooks for reference. However, please refrain from bringing disks, software, or machine-readable software.
  3. A network printer will be available for printing code and notes.
  4. While no food or drink is allowed in the contest area, rest assured that lunch will be provided after the contest, and refreshments will be available during the contest.
  5. Calculators cannot be used during the contest.
  6. Teams are not permitted to use non-contest software on the contest computer.
  7. Internet access won't be available on the contest computer. Teams should avoid using web browsers or other software to seek help on contest problems.
  8. Teams are forbidden from discussing problems with members of other teams.
  9. All teams must remain in the contest area throughout the event. If a team member needs to leave for any reason, a ktech staff member will be happy to assist.
  10. During the contest, coaches or teachers will not be allowed in the contest area.
  11. Feel free to work on your problems in any order and submit them to the online judge.
  12. Ensure your programs do not involve file input or output. Contest input comes from the keyboard, and all output must be directed to the console.
  13. The programming language to be used is Python.
  14. Consider the efficiency of your program to ensure it runs in less than 30 seconds.
  15. The minimum number of team members required is two. Therfore, if a single team member drops out, the team won't be disqualified unless the team members count drops below two. Please let us know before hand the total team members count.
  16. Please remember that the judges' decision is final. Good luck and have fun!