diff --git a/starter/lab3_task1.php b/starter/lab3_task1.php
index f396a7e..11a5a2d 100644
--- a/starter/lab3_task1.php
+++ b/starter/lab3_task1.php
@@ -3,68 +3,102 @@
* ICS 2371 — Lab 3: Control Structures I
* Task 1: Simple if and if-else — Warm-Up Exercises [5 marks]
*
- * @author [Your Full Name]
- * @student [Your Reg Number, e.g. SCT212-XXXX/2024]
+ * @author [wayne naum ]
+ * @student [ENE 212-0085/2023]
* @lab Lab 3 of 14
* @unit ICS 2371
* @date [Date completed]
*/
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// ==========================================
// EXERCISE A — Temperature Alert System
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-// Declare $temperature = 39.2
-// Use separate if statements (not if-else) to print:
-// "Normal" if temp is between 36.1 and 37.5 inclusive
-// "Fever" if temp > 37.5
-// "Hypothermia Warning" if temp < 36.1
-// Test with: 36.8, 39.2, 34.5 — screenshot each
+// ==========================================
+echo "
Exercise A
";
-// TODO: Exercise A — your code here
+// 1. Declare the variable (Starting with the first test value)
+$temperature = 34.5;
+// 2. Check if Normal (between 36.1 and 37.5 inclusive)
+if ($temperature >= 36.1 && $temperature <= 37.5) {
+ echo "Normal
";
+}
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-// EXERCISE B — Even or Odd
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-// Declare $number = 47
-// Use if-else to print "$number is EVEN" or "$number is ODD"
-// Also check divisibility by 3, by 5, and by both 3 and 5 — one line each
+// 3. Check if Fever (greater than 37.5)
+if ($temperature > 37.5) {
+ echo "Fever
";
+}
-// TODO: Exercise B — your code here
+// 4. Check for Hypothermia (less than 36.1)
+if ($temperature < 36.1) {
+ echo "Hypothermia Warning
";
+}
+echo "
";
+// ==========================================
+// EXERCISE B — Even or Odd
+// ==========================================
+echo "Exercise B
";
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-// EXERCISE C — Comparison Chain
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-// Run this code EXACTLY as written.
-// Record all six outputs in your report and explain each result.
+// 1. Declare the variable
+$number = 47;
-$x = 10; $y = "10"; $z = 10.0;
+// 2. Check if Even or Odd using an if-else statement
+if ($number % 2 == 0) {
+ echo "$number is EVEN
";
+} else {
+ echo "$number is ODD
";
+}
-var_dump($x == $y); // A: ?
-var_dump($x === $y); // B: ?
-var_dump($x == $z); // C: ?
-var_dump($x === $z); // D: ?
-var_dump($y === $z); // E: ?
-var_dump($x <=> $y); // F: spaceship — what type? what value?
+// 3. Divisibility checks (using separate if statements)
+if ($number % 3 == 0) {
+ echo "$number is divisible by 3
";
+}
+if ($number % 5 == 0) {
+ echo "$number is divisible by 5
";
+}
+if ($number % 3 == 0 && $number % 5 == 0) {
+ echo "$number is divisible by both 3 and 5
";
+}
-// Your explanation of each result goes in your PDF report (not here).
+echo "
";
+// ==========================================
+// EXERCISE C — Comparison Chain
+// ==========================================
+echo "Exercise C
";
+
+$x = 10;
+$y = "10";
+$z = 10.0;
+var_dump($x == $y); echo "
"; // A
+var_dump($x === $y); echo "
"; // B
+var_dump($x == $z); echo "
"; // C
+var_dump($x === $z); echo "
"; // D
+var_dump($y === $z); echo "
"; // E
+var_dump($x <=> $y); echo "
"; // F
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+echo "
";
+// ==========================================
// EXERCISE D — Null & Default Values
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-// Run this code as written, then extend it as instructed below.
+// ==========================================
+echo "Exercise D
";
$username = null;
-$display = $username ?? "Guest";
+$display = $username ?? "Guest";
echo "Welcome, $display
";
-// Chained null coalescing
$config_val = null;
-$env_val = null;
-$default = "system_default";
-$result = $config_val ?? $env_val ?? $default;
+$env_val = null;
+$default = "system_default";
+$result = $config_val ?? $env_val ?? $default;
echo "Config: $result
";
-// TODO: Add one more chained ?? example of your own and explain it in your report.
+// Custom Chained Example
+echo "
Custom Example:
";
+$user_theme_preference = null;
+$system_dark_mode = null;
+$fallback_theme = "light_mode";
+
+// It checks preference first, then system, then falls back to default
+$active_theme = $user_theme_preference ?? $system_dark_mode ?? $fallback_theme;
+echo "Active Theme: $active_theme
";
diff --git a/starter/lab3_task2.php b/starter/lab3_task2.php
index b03e13c..ff68b05 100644
--- a/starter/lab3_task2.php
+++ b/starter/lab3_task2.php
@@ -7,60 +7,74 @@
* report BEFORE writing any code below. Marks are awarded for all
* three components: pseudocode, flowchart, and working code.
*
- * @author [Your Full Name]
- * @student [Your Reg Number, e.g. SCT212-XXXX/2024]
+ * @author [wayne naum]
+ * @student [ENE212-0060/2023]
* @lab Lab 3 of 14
* @unit ICS 2371
* @date [Date completed]
*/
-// ── Test Data Set A (change values to run other test sets) ─────────────────
-$name = "Your Name";
-$cat1 = 8; // out of 10
-$cat2 = 7; // out of 10
-$cat3 = 9; // out of 10
-$cat4 = 6; // out of 10
-$exam = 52; // out of 60
+echo "Task 2: Grade Classification System
";
-// ── Grade Rules (implement using if-elseif-else, ordered highest first) ────
-// A (Distinction): Total >= 70
-// B+ (Credit Upper): Total >= 65
-// B (Credit Lower): Total >= 60
-// C+ (Pass Upper): Total >= 55
-// C (Pass Lower): Total >= 50
-// D (Marginal Pass): Total >= 40
-// E (Fail): Total < 40
+// ==========================================
+// 1. INPUTS (Currently set to Test Set A)
+// ==========================================
+$cat1 = 0;
+$cat2 = 0;
+$cat3 = 0;
+$cat4 = 0;
+$exam = 15;
-// ── Eligibility Rule (implement using nested if) ───────────────────────────
-// Must have attended at least 3 of 4 CATs (CAT score > 0 counts as attended)
-// AND exam score >= 20
-// Otherwise: "DISQUALIFIED — Exam conditions not met"
+// ==========================================
+// 2. SEQUENCE: Calculations
+// ==========================================
+$total = $cat1 + $cat2 + $cat3 + $cat4 + $exam;
+$cats_attended = 0;
-// ── Supplementary Rule (implement using ternary) ──────────────────────────
-// If grade is D: "Eligible for Supplementary Exam"
-// Otherwise: "Not eligible for supplementary"
+if ($cat1 > 0) { $cats_attended++; }
+if ($cat2 > 0) { $cats_attended++; }
+if ($cat3 > 0) { $cats_attended++; }
+if ($cat4 > 0) { $cats_attended++; }
-// ── STEP 1: Compute total ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
-// TODO: compute $total
+echo "Scores: CATs Attended: $cats_attended/4 | Exam: $exam | Total Score: $total/100
";
+// ==========================================
+// 3. SELECTION: Eligibility & Grading
+// ==========================================
+if ($cats_attended >= 3 && $exam >= 20) {
+
+ // --- Grade Classification (if-elseif-else) ---
+ if ($total >= 70) {
+ $grade = "A";
+ $desc = "Distinction";
+ } elseif ($total >= 65) {
+ $grade = "B+";
+ $desc = "Credit Upper";
+ } elseif ($total >= 60) {
+ $grade = "B";
+ $desc = "Credit Lower";
+ } elseif ($total >= 55) {
+ $grade = "C+";
+ $desc = "Pass Upper";
+ } elseif ($total >= 50) {
+ $grade = "C";
+ $desc = "Pass Lower";
+ } elseif ($total >= 40) {
+ $grade = "D";
+ $desc = "Marginal Pass";
+ } else {
+ $grade = "E";
+ $desc = "Fail";
+ }
-// ── STEP 2: Count CATs attended ───────────────────────────────────────────
-// TODO: compute $cats_attended (each CAT > 0 counts as attended)
+ echo "Status: Grade $grade ($desc)
";
+ // --- Supplementary Check (Ternary Operator) ---
+ $supp_status = ($grade === "D") ? "Eligible for Supplementary Exam" : "Not eligible for supplementary";
+ echo "Supplementary: $supp_status
";
-// ── STEP 3: Eligibility check (nested if) ─────────────────────────────────
-// TODO: nested if — eligibility → grade classification → supplementary ternary
-
-
-// ── STEP 4: Display formatted HTML report card ────────────────────────────
-// TODO: output a clear, formatted report card showing:
-// student name, each CAT score, exam score, total,
-// cats attended, eligibility status, grade, remark, supplementary status
-
-
-// ── Required Test Data Sets — screenshot each ─────────────────────────────
-// Set A: cat1=8, cat2=7, cat3=9, cat4=6, exam=52 → expect grade B
-// Set B: cat1=9, cat2=8, cat3=0, cat4=9, exam=55 → expect grade A (check cats_attended)
-// Set C: cat1=0, cat2=0, cat3=7, cat4=0, exam=48 → expect DISQUALIFIED
-// Set D: cat1=5, cat2=4, cat3=6, cat4=3, exam=22 → expect grade D + supp eligible
-// Set E: cat1=0, cat2=0, cat3=0, cat4=0, exam=15 → expect DISQUALIFIED
+} else {
+ // --- Disqualified Branch ---
+ echo "Status: DISQUALIFIED — Exam conditions not met
";
+}
+?>
diff --git a/starter/lab3_task3.php b/starter/lab3_task3.php
index d9e00c8..49e2d5d 100644
--- a/starter/lab3_task3.php
+++ b/starter/lab3_task3.php
@@ -3,59 +3,79 @@
* ICS 2371 — Lab 3: Control Structures I
* Task 3: switch-case and match Expression [6 marks]
*
- * @author [Your Full Name]
- * @student [Your Reg Number, e.g. SCT212-XXXX/2024]
+ * @author [wayne naum ]
+ * @student [ENE 212-0060/2023]
* @lab Lab 3 of 14
* @unit ICS 2371
* @date [Date completed]
*/
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// ==========================================
// EXERCISE A — Day of Week Classifier
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-// Given $day (integer 1–7, where 1=Monday):
-// Use switch-case to print the day name.
-// Group Saturday and Sunday under "Weekend".
-// All weekdays print their name and "— Lecture day".
-// Remember: break is NOT optional. Missing break = fall-through.
+// ==========================================
+echo "Exercise A — Day of Week Classifier
";
-$day = 3; // change this to test all cases
+$day = 4;
-// TODO: switch-case for day classifier
+switch ($day) {
+ case 1: echo "Monday — Lecture day
"; break;
+ case 2: echo "Tuesday — Lecture day
"; break;
+ case 3: echo "Wednesday — Lecture day
"; break;
+ case 4: echo "Thursday — Lecture day
"; break;
+ case 5: echo "Friday — Lecture day
"; break;
+ case 6:
+ case 7:
+ echo "Weekend
";
+ break;
+ default:
+ echo "Invalid day number. Please enter 1-7.
";
+ break;
+}
+echo "
";
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// ==========================================
// EXERCISE B — HTTP Status Code Explainer
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-// Given $status_code, use switch-case to explain it:
-// 200 → "OK — request succeeded"
-// 301 → "Moved Permanently — resource relocated"
-// 400 → "Bad Request — client error"
-// 401 → "Unauthorized — authentication required"
-// 403 → "Forbidden — access denied"
-// 404 → "Not Found — resource missing"
-// 500 → "Internal Server Error — server fault"
-// default → "Unknown status code"
-
-$status_code = 404;
-
-// TODO: switch-case for HTTP status
-
-
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-// EXERCISE C — PHP 8 match Expression
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-// Rewrite Exercise B using PHP 8 match instead of switch-case.
-// Note: match uses STRICT comparison (===). No break needed.
-// Observe the difference in syntax and behaviour.
-
-// TODO: match expression for HTTP status — same logic as Exercise B
-
-
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-// EXERCISE D — Rewrite comparison
-// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-// In your PDF report, answer:
-// 1. What is the key difference between switch (==) and match (===)?
-// 2. Give one example where this difference changes the output.
-// 3. When would you prefer switch over match, and why?
+// ==========================================
+echo "Exercise B
";
+
+$status_code = 404;
+
+switch ($status_code) {
+ case 200: echo "200: OK — The request succeeded.
"; break;
+ case 301: echo "301: Moved Permanently — The URL has been changed.
"; break;
+ case 400: echo "400: Bad Request — The server could not understand the request.
"; break;
+ case 401: echo "401: Unauthorized — Authentication is required.
"; break;
+ case 403: echo "403: Forbidden — You do not have permission to access this.
"; break;
+ case 404: echo "404: Not Found — The requested resource could not be found.
"; break;
+ case 500: echo "500: Internal Server Error — The server encountered a problem.
"; break;
+ default: echo "$status_code: Unknown Status Code.
"; break;
+}
+
+echo "
";
+
+// ==========================================
+// EXERCISE C — PHP 8 match Rewrite
+// ==========================================
+echo "Exercise C
";
+
+$status_code_match = 404;
+
+// The match expression assigns the result directly to the variable
+$explanation = match ($status_code_match) {
+ 200 => "200: OK — The request succeeded.
",
+ 301 => "301: Moved Permanently — The URL has been changed.
",
+ 400 => "400: Bad Request — The server could not understand the request.
",
+ 401 => "401: Unauthorized — Authentication is required.
",
+ 403 => "403: Forbidden — You do not have permission to access this.
",
+ 404 => "404: Not Found — The requested resource could not be found.
",
+ 500 => "500: Internal Server Error — The server encountered a problem.
",
+ default => "$status_code_match: Unknown Status Code.
",
+};
+
+echo $explanation;
+
+echo "
";
+
+// The single closing tag for the whole file!
+?>
diff --git a/starter/lab3_task4.php b/starter/lab3_task4.php
index 2a3d225..eec83b2 100644
--- a/starter/lab3_task4.php
+++ b/starter/lab3_task4.php
@@ -6,54 +6,67 @@
* IMPORTANT: You must complete pseudocode AND flowchart in your PDF
* report BEFORE writing any code below.
*
- * @author [Your Full Name]
- * @student [Your Reg Number, e.g. SCT212-XXXX/2024]
+ * @author [WAYNE NAUM]
+ * @student [ENE212-0085/2023]
* @lab Lab 3 of 14
* @unit ICS 2371
* @date [Date completed]
*/
+echo "Task 4: HELB Loan Eligibility Checker
";
-// ── Problem: Student Loan Eligibility System ───────────────────────────────
-//
-// A student applies for a HELB loan. Eligibility rules (nested):
-//
-// OUTER CHECK — Is the student enrolled?
-// $enrolled = true/false
-// If NOT enrolled → "Not eligible — must be an active student"
-//
-// INNER CHECK 1 — GPA requirement (if enrolled)
-// $gpa (float, 0.0–4.0)
-// GPA >= 2.0 → proceed to inner check 2
-// GPA < 2.0 → "Not eligible — GPA below minimum (2.0)"
-//
-// INNER CHECK 2 — Household income bracket (if enrolled AND GPA >= 2.0)
-// $annual_income (KES)
-// < 100000 → "Eligible — Full loan award"
-// < 250000 → "Eligible — Partial loan (75%)"
-// < 500000 → "Eligible — Partial loan (50%)"
-// >= 500000 → "Not eligible — household income exceeds threshold"
-//
-// ADDITIONAL RULE — Ternary for renewal vs new application:
-// $previous_loan = true/false
-// If eligible: use ternary to append "| Renewal application" or "| New application"
-
-// ── Test data (change to test all branches) ───────────────────────────────
-$enrolled = true;
-$gpa = 3.1;
-$annual_income = 180000;
-$previous_loan = false;
-
-// ── STEP 1: Outer enrollment check ────────────────────────────────────────
-// TODO: nested if structure implementing all rules above
-
-
-// ── STEP 2: Display result ────────────────────────────────────────────────
-// TODO: output formatted result showing all input values and the decision
-
-
-// ── Required Test Data Sets — screenshot each ─────────────────────────────
-// Set A: enrolled=true, gpa=3.1, income=180000, previous=false → Partial 75%
-// Set B: enrolled=true, gpa=1.8, income=80000, previous=false → GPA fail
-// Set C: enrolled=false, gpa=3.5, income=60000, previous=true → Not enrolled
-// Set D: enrolled=true, gpa=2.5, income=600000, previous=true → Income fail
-// Set E: enrolled=true, gpa=2.0, income=50000, previous=true → Full | Renewal
+// ==========================================
+// 1. INPUTS (Currently set to Test Set A)
+// ==========================================
+$enrolled = true;
+$gpa = 2.0;
+$annual_income = 50000;
+$previous_loan = true;
+
+// Format the display for our test output
+$enrolled_text = $enrolled ? "Yes" : "No";
+$prev_loan_text = $previous_loan ? "Yes" : "No";
+echo "Data: Enrolled: $enrolled_text | GPA: $gpa | Income: KES " . number_format($annual_income) . " | Prev Loan: $prev_loan_text
";
+
+// ==========================================
+// 2. NESTED LOGIC
+// ==========================================
+
+// OUTER CHECK: Is the student enrolled?
+if ($enrolled === false) {
+ echo "Result: Not eligible — must be an active student
";
+} else {
+
+ // INNER CHECK 1: GPA Minimum
+ if ($gpa < 2.0) {
+ echo "Result: Not eligible — GPA below minimum
";
+ } else {
+
+ // INNER CHECK 2: Household Income
+ $loan_amount = "";
+ $is_eligible = true;
+
+ if ($annual_income < 100000) {
+ $loan_amount = "Full loan";
+ } elseif ($annual_income < 250000) {
+ $loan_amount = "Partial 75%";
+ } elseif ($annual_income < 500000) {
+ $loan_amount = "Partial 50%";
+ } else {
+ $loan_amount = "Not eligible — Income too high";
+ $is_eligible = false; // Flag to skip the ternary step
+ }
+
+ // TERNARY: Renewal vs New Application
+ if ($is_eligible) {
+ // Only append the application type if they are actually getting a loan
+ $app_type = ($previous_loan === true) ? "Renewal application" : "New application";
+ echo "Result: $loan_amount | $app_type
";
+ } else {
+ // If income was too high, just print the denial reason
+ echo "Result: $loan_amount
";
+ }
+ }
+}
+
+echo "
";
+?>