Sample Problems and Solutions

Try your hand at these problems from previous AIOs.

Problem	Sample solutions
Pirates Help the Black Pearl navigate past a narrow isle.	C \| C++ \| Pascal \| C# \| Java \| Python
Alien Use the transporter beam on your spaceship to grab as many humans as you can.	C \| C++ \| Pascal \| C# \| Java \| Python
Oil Spill Model the effects of an oil spill over time.	C \| C++ \| Pascal \| C# \| Java \| Python

Solutions to the problems from AIO 2021 can be found below. You can try them out on the training site.

You can read a detailed write-up here.

Problem	Editorial
Robot Vacuum Help Irene finish programming her robot.	Solution write-up
Art Class II Cover up the holes in the wall with a well-placed poster.	Solution write-up
Melody Use your programming skills to manufacture the most mesmerizing melody you can.	Solution write-up
Social Distancing Help the hippos plan a socially distanced banquet.	Solution write-up
Space Mission Work with the AIOC to plan a record breaking space mission.	Solution write-up
Laser Cutter Help Cameron with his laser-cutter conundrum.	Solution write-up

You can also find solutions to the first four problems from AIO 2019 below.

You can read a detailed write-up here.

Problem	Sample solutions
Vases Find a nice way to arrange your flowers.	C++ \| Python
RPS Score many points with your superior rock paper scissors play.	C++ \| Python
Hiring Monks Help a secluded monastery optimise their hiring decisions.	C++ (50 marks) \| Python (50 marks) \| C++ (100 marks) \| Python (100 marks)
Medusa's Snakes Produce venomous snakes for Medusa's diabolical purposes.	C++ \| Python