Notes for the written exam

Written Exam 1 Measurement and Automation Technology
on 14.02.2023
Start: 11:10 a.m. Duration: 150 minutes

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https://exam3.zih.tu-dresden.de/opal/auth/RepositoryEntry/18939959

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Basic information:

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