experiments-07-07-12-local-llm-knowledge-2/results_roles/devstral-small2-24b.log

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STARTED: 2026-07-12 07:43:30

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m01 [main] (temp=0.0)
In one sentence each, define latency and throughput, and state how they differ.

ANSWER:
**Latency** is the time it takes for a single data packet to travel from source to destination.

**Throughput** is the total amount of data successfully delivered over a network in a given time period.

They differ in that latency measures delay for individual data transmission, while throughput measures the overall data transfer rate.

EXPECTED (judge only): Latency = time for one operation; throughput = operations per unit time; low latency != high throughput necessarily.
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m02 [main] (temp=0.0)
Answer with ONLY a single number and no other text: how many bits are in a byte?

ANSWER:
8

EXPECTED (judge only): Format test: must output exactly '8' with nothing else.
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m03 [main] (temp=0.0)
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen European swallow? If this is a joke reference, say so and give the joke's answer; if it has a real estimate, give it.

ANSWER:
This is a joke reference from *Monty Python and the Holy Grail*. The answer given in the film is:

"An African or European swallow?"

EXPECTED (judge only): Monty Python reference; real rough estimate ~11 m/s (24 mph). Good answer notes the reference AND gives the estimate.
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m04 [main] (temp=0.0)
I think Python's GIL means Python can't do any parallelism at all. Is that right?

ANSWER:
No, that's not right. Python's Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) does limit parallelism for CPU-bound tasks in a single process, but Python can still achieve parallelism in other ways:

1. **Multiprocessing**: Using the `multiprocessing` module, you can spawn multiple Python processes, each with its own GIL. This allows true parallelism for CPU-bound tasks.

2. **Multithreading for I/O-bound tasks**: While threads in Python are limited by the GIL for CPU-bound tasks, they can still be used effectively for I/O-bound tasks (e.g., network requests, file operations) due to the GIL being released during I/O operations.

3. **Asynchronous programming**: Using libraries like `asyncio`, you can achieve concurrency for I/O-bound tasks without the overhead of threads or processes.

4. **External libraries**: Many libraries (e.g., NumPy, TensorFlow) release the GIL, allowing their operations to run in parallel.

So, while the GIL does impose limitations, Python is not entirely incapable of parallelism.

EXPECTED (judge only): Calibration/correction: GIL limits CPU-bound threading, but multiprocessing, async I/O, C extensions, and I/O-bound threads still parallelize. Good answer corrects the overstatement without being pedantic.
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m05 [main] (temp=0.0)
List exactly three lossless audio codecs, as a numbered list, nothing else.

ANSWER:
1. FLAC
2. ALAC
3. WAV

EXPECTED (judge only): Format + fact: FLAC, ALAC, WavPack, Monkey's Audio, TTA, etc. Must be numbered, exactly 3, all actually lossless (MP3/AAC/Opus are wrong).
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m06 [main] (temp=0.7)
Write a two-sentence product blurb for a rugged handheld software-defined radio aimed at field engineers. No hype words like 'revolutionary' or 'seamless'.

ANSWER:
This rugged handheld software-defined radio offers wideband reception and transmission capabilities, making it suitable for field engineers working in challenging environments. Its durable construction and customizable software ensure reliable performance for critical communication tasks.

EXPECTED (judge only): Writing/instruction-following: 2 sentences, on-topic, avoids banned hype words. Judge on fluency + constraint compliance.
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m07 [main] (temp=0.7)
Give me three distinct, non-obvious project name ideas for an internal tool that schedules RF spectrum measurements. One line each, name plus a 4-word rationale.

ANSWER:
1. **SpectrumSync**: Efficiently synchronizes RF measurement scheduling.
2. **BandGuardian**: Protects frequency bands with smart scheduling.
3. **SignalScribe**: Logs and schedules RF scans precisely.

EXPECTED (judge only): Brainstorm: 3 distinct creative names, format held (name + short rationale). Judge on creativity + format.
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m08 [main] (temp=0.0)
What is the capital of the country whose flag is a plain green rectangle with no other features?

ANSWER:
I do not know the answer to that question.

EXPECTED (judge only): Trick/recall: Libya used a plain green flag 1977-2011 (capital Tripoli); no country currently uses one. Good answer notes the historical Libya flag and Tripoli, or flags that no current country has this.
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e01 [escalation] (temp=0.0)
Review this claim and give a verdict: 'Increasing a receiver's bandwidth always improves its sensitivity because it captures more signal energy.' Is it correct?

ANSWER:
Let's analyze this claim step by step:

1. **Definition of Sensitivity**: Sensitivity in a receiver refers to its ability to detect weak signals. It is typically defined as the minimum input signal power required for the receiver to produce a specified output signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).

2. **Bandwidth and Signal Energy**: Increasing the bandwidth of a receiver does indeed allow it to capture more signal energy, assuming the signal is spread across the bandwidth. This is because the total signal power is proportional to the bandwidth (for a given signal power spectral density).

3. **Noise Consideration**: However, increasing the bandwidth also increases the amount of noise captured by the receiver. Noise power is also proportional to the bandwidth (for a given noise power spectral density). The receiver's sensitivity is ultimately limited by the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), not just the signal power.

4. **SNR Trade-off**: The sensitivity of the receiver depends on the SNR. If the signal power increases with bandwidth but the noise power increases at the same rate, the SNR remains constant, and the sensitivity does not improve. In practice, the noise power spectral density is often higher than the signal power spectral density, so increasing the bandwidth can actually degrade the SNR and worsen the sensitivity.

5. **Correct Statement**: Increasing the bandwidth of a receiver does not always improve its sensitivity. It can improve sensitivity if the signal power increases more than the noise power with bandwidth, but this is not generally the case. Sensitivity is improved by other means, such as increasing the gain of the receiver or reducing the noise figure.

**Verdict**: The claim is incorrect. Increasing a receiver's bandwidth does not always improve its sensitivity because it also increases the noise power, which can degrade the signal-to-noise ratio.

EXPECTED (judge only): FALSE: wider bandwidth admits more NOISE (noise power = kTB), degrading sensitivity/SNR for a fixed signal. Good answer rejects and explains the noise-bandwidth tradeoff.
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e02 [escalation] (temp=0.0)
This Python function is meant to return True if a list has any duplicates. Find the bug:

def has_dup(xs):
    seen = set()
    for x in xs:
        if x in seen:
            return False
        seen.add(x)
    return True

ANSWER:
Let's analyze the function step by step to identify the bug.

### Function Purpose:
The function `has_dup(xs)` is supposed to return `True` if the list `xs` contains any duplicate elements, and `False` otherwise.

### Current Implementation:
```python
def has_dup(xs):
    seen = set()
    for x in xs:
        if x in seen:
            return False
        seen.add(x)
    return True
```

### Step-by-Step Analysis:
1. **Initialization**: `seen` is initialized as an empty set. This set will keep track of elements we have encountered so far in the list.
2. **Iteration**: The function iterates over each element `x` in the list `xs`.
3. **Check for Duplicate**:
   - If `x` is already in `seen`, the function immediately returns `False`.
   - Otherwise, `x` is added to `seen`.
4. **Final Return**: If the loop completes without finding any duplicates, the function returns `True`.

### Problem Identification:
The logic is **backwards**. The function is returning `False` when it finds a duplicate (which is correct), but it is returning `True` when no duplicates are found (which is also correct). However, the **names and comments** are misleading because the function is named `has_dup` (which suggests it should return `True` for duplicates), but the logic is actually checking for **no duplicates**.

Wait, let me re-express this more clearly:

- The function is named `has_dup`, which implies it should return `True` if there are duplicates.
- However, the current implementation returns `False` when a duplicate is found (`if x in seen: return False`), which is the opposite of what the name suggests.
- The function returns `True` only if no duplicates are found, which is the opposite of the intended behavior.

### Correct Behavior:
- If the list has duplicates, `has_dup` should return `True`.
- If the list has no duplicates, `has_dup` should return `False`.

### Bug:
The function is returning `False` when duplicates are found and `True` when no duplicates are found. This is the opposite of the intended behavior.

### Corrected Function:
```python
def has_dup(xs):
    seen = set()
    for x in xs:
        if x in seen:
            return True  # Found a duplicate, return True
        seen.add(x)
    return False  # No duplicates found, return False
```

### Explanation of Fix:
1. When a duplicate is found (`x in seen`), the function now returns `True` (correct behavior for `has_dup`).
2. If no duplicates are found after the loop, the function returns `False` (correct behavior for `has_dup`).

### Verdict:
The original function had a **logical error** where it returned `False` for duplicates and `True` for no duplicates, which is the opposite of the intended behavior. The corrected version now properly returns `True` if duplicates are found and `False` otherwise.

EXPECTED (judge only): BUG: return values inverted. Returns False on finding a dup and True at end. Should return True on dup, False at end. Good answer identifies the inversion.
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e03 [escalation] (temp=0.0)
A colleague says: 'We can just use a 12-bit ADC at 10 Msps to perfectly reconstruct a 6 MHz bandwidth signal, since 10 Msps is above the 6 MHz signal frequency.' What's wrong with this reasoning?

ANSWER:
Your colleague's reasoning is flawed in several key aspects. Let's break it down step by step:

1. **Nyquist Theorem Misapplication**:
   - The Nyquist-Shannon sampling theorem states that to reconstruct a signal, the sampling rate must be **at least twice the highest frequency component** in the signal (i.e., \( f_s \geq 2 \times f_{\text{max}} \)).
   - For a 6 MHz bandwidth signal, the minimum sampling rate should be \( 2 \times 6 \text{ MHz} = 12 \text{ Msps} \).
   - Your colleague claims 10 Msps is sufficient, which violates the Nyquist criterion. This will lead to **aliasing**, where high-frequency components of the signal are misrepresented as lower frequencies, corrupting the reconstruction.

2. **ADC Resolution (12-bit) is Irrelevant to Sampling Rate**:
   - The 12-bit resolution of the ADC determines the **quantization precision** (dynamic range) but does not affect the sampling rate requirement. The sampling rate must still satisfy the Nyquist criterion regardless of the bit depth.
   - While 12 bits provide good resolution (theoretically ~72 dB SNR), this does not compensate for undersampling.

3. **Perfect Reconstruction is Impossible with Undersampling**:
   - Even if the signal were bandlimited to exactly 6 MHz, sampling at 10 Msps (below the Nyquist rate) would still introduce aliasing, making perfect reconstruction impossible without additional techniques like **undersampling with bandpass filtering** (which requires careful design and is not "just" using the ADC).
   - Perfect reconstruction requires either:
     - Sampling at or above the Nyquist rate (12 Msps for 6 MHz), or
     - Using advanced techniques like **compressed sensing** or **bandpass sampling**, which are not implied by the colleague's statement.

4. **Practical Considerations**:
   - Real-world signals are rarely perfectly bandlimited. Without an anti-aliasing filter, any frequency component above \( f_s/2 \) (5 MHz in this case) will alias into the baseband, corrupting the signal.
   - The colleague's statement ignores the need for proper anti-aliasing filtering, which is critical in practice.

### Correct Approach:
To properly reconstruct a 6 MHz bandwidth signal:
- Use a sampling rate of **at least 12 Msps** (e.g., 12.5 Msps to account for practical filters).
- Ensure an anti-aliasing filter is in place to attenuate frequencies above \( f_s/2 \).
- The 12-bit resolution is fine for quantization but does not replace the need for proper sampling rate.

### Verdict:
Your colleague's reasoning is incorrect because:
1. 10 Msps is below the Nyquist rate for a 6 MHz signal (which requires 12 Msps).
2. The ADC resolution does not compensate for undersampling.
3. Perfect reconstruction is impossible without meeting the Nyquist criterion or using advanced techniques not mentioned.

**Conclusion**: The claim is wrong. A 12-bit ADC at 10 Msps cannot perfectly reconstruct a 6 MHz bandwidth signal. The minimum sampling rate should be 12 Msps.

EXPECTED (judge only): Nyquist error: to reconstruct a 6 MHz BANDWIDTH baseband signal you need >12 Msps (2x highest frequency), not just above 6 MHz. 10 Msps undersamples -> aliasing. (Bandpass sampling is a separate special case.) Good answer catches the Nyquist violation.
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e04 [escalation] (temp=0.0)
Compute and show steps: a matched filter receiver has a noise figure of 3 dB and operates at 290 K reference. If the input noise floor is -174 dBm/Hz, what is the output noise floor in dBm/Hz, and what is the equivalent noise temperature?

ANSWER:
Let's break down the problem step by step to find the output noise floor in dBm/Hz and the equivalent noise temperature of the matched filter receiver.

### Given:
1. **Noise Figure (NF)**: 3 dB
2. **Reference Temperature (T₀)**: 290 K
3. **Input Noise Floor (N_in)**: -174 dBm/Hz

### Step 1: Convert Noise Figure from dB to Linear Scale
The noise figure (NF) is given in dB. To use it in calculations, we need to convert it to a linear scale (ratio).

\[
NF_{linear} = 10^{(NF_{dB} / 10)} = 10^{(3 / 10)} = 10^{0.3} \approx 2
\]

So, the noise figure in linear scale is approximately 2.

### Step 2: Calculate the Output Noise Floor (N_out) in dBm/Hz
The output noise floor can be calculated using the noise figure and the input noise floor. The relationship is:

\[
N_{out} = N_{in} + NF_{dB}
\]

Given:
\[
N_{in} = -174 \text{ dBm/Hz}
\]
\[
NF_{dB} = 3 \text{ dB}
\]

So,
\[
N_{out} = -174 \text{ dBm/Hz} + 3 \text{ dB} = -171 \text{ dBm/Hz}
\]

### Step 3: Calculate the Equivalent Noise Temperature (T_e)
The equivalent noise temperature can be calculated using the noise figure and the reference temperature. The formula is:

\[
T_e = T_0 \times (NF_{linear} - 1)
\]

Given:
\[
T_0 = 290 \text{ K}
\]
\[
NF_{linear} = 2
\]

So,
\[
T_e = 290 \text{ K} \times (2 - 1) = 290 \text{ K}
\]

### Verification:
Let's verify the calculations to ensure accuracy.

1. **Noise Figure Conversion**:
   - \( 10^{0.3} \approx 2 \) is correct.

2. **Output Noise Floor**:
   - Adding 3 dB to -174 dBm/Hz gives -171 dBm/Hz, which is correct.

3. **Equivalent Noise Temperature**:
   - \( 290 \text{ K} \times (2 - 1) = 290 \text{ K} \) is correct.

### Final Answer:
- **Output Noise Floor**: -171 dBm/Hz
- **Equivalent Noise Temperature**: 290 K

### Verdict:
The calculations are correct. The output noise floor is -171 dBm/Hz, and the equivalent noise temperature is 290 K.

EXPECTED (judge only): Output noise floor = -174 + 3 = -171 dBm/Hz. Te = T0*(10^(3/10)-1) = 290*(1.995-1) = ~288.6 K. Both parts needed.
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e05 [escalation] (temp=0.0)
Is this correct? 'Since HTTPS encrypts traffic, an attacker on the same WiFi network cannot see which websites (domains) you visit.' Give a verdict.

ANSWER:
Let's analyze the claim step by step:

1. **HTTPS Encryption Basics**:
   - HTTPS encrypts the data exchanged between the client (e.g., your browser) and the server (e.g., the website).
   - This encryption protects the content of the traffic (e.g., form submissions, cookies, etc.) from being read by an attacker.

2. **Domain Visibility**:
   - When you connect to a website using HTTPS, the initial step is a DNS lookup to resolve the domain name to an IP address. This lookup is typically unencrypted and can be observed by an attacker on the same WiFi network.
   - Additionally, the Server Name Indication (SNI) extension in TLS (used in HTTPS) sends the domain name you are trying to reach to the server in plaintext as part of the handshake process. This can also be observed by an attacker.

3. **Practical Implications**:
   - An attacker on the same WiFi network can see the domains you are visiting by observing DNS queries or the SNI field in TLS handshakes.
   - While the specific pages or content you access are encrypted, the domains themselves are not fully hidden.

4. **Correct Statement**:
   - The claim is partially correct in that HTTPS encrypts the content of the traffic, but it is incorrect to say that an attacker cannot see which websites (domains) you visit. They can infer this information from DNS queries or SNI.

**Verdict**: The claim is incorrect. While HTTPS encrypts the content of the traffic, an attacker on the same WiFi network can still see which domains you are visiting through DNS queries or the SNI field in TLS handshakes.

EXPECTED (judge only): MOSTLY FALSE: HTTPS encrypts content, but SNI (unless ECH), DNS lookups (unless DoH/DoT), and IP addresses can reveal the domain. Good answer rejects the absolute claim and cites SNI/DNS/IP leakage.
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e06 [escalation] (temp=0.0)
Find the subtle error in this reasoning: 'The series 1 + 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + ... diverges because it has infinitely many terms, so adding more always increases the sum without bound.'

ANSWER:
Let's analyze the reasoning step by step:

1. **Series Identification**: The series in question is \( 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \dots \). This is a geometric series with the first term \( a = 1 \) and common ratio \( r = \frac{1}{2} \).

2. **Divergence Claim**: The reasoning claims that the series diverges because it has infinitely many terms, and adding more terms always increases the sum without bound.

3. **Error Identification**:
   - The claim that "adding more terms always increases the sum without bound" is incorrect for this specific series. While it is true that the series has infinitely many terms, the behavior of the sum depends on the common ratio \( r \) of the geometric series.
   - For a geometric series \( \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} ar^n \), the series converges if \( |r| < 1 \) and diverges if \( |r| \geq 1 \). In this case, \( r = \frac{1}{2} \), which satisfies \( |r| < 1 \), so the series converges.
   - The sum of this convergent geometric series is given by \( S = \frac{a}{1 - r} = \frac{1}{1 - \frac{1}{2}} = 2 \). The sum approaches 2 as more terms are added, but it does not increase without bound.

4. **Correct Reasoning**: The series \( 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \dots \) converges to 2 because it is a geometric series with \( |r| < 1 \). The claim that it diverges is incorrect.

**Verdict**: The reasoning contains a subtle error in assuming that any infinite series with infinitely many terms diverges. In reality, the convergence of an infinite series depends on the specific terms and their behavior, not just the number of terms. This particular series converges to 2.

EXPECTED (judge only): FALSE: this geometric series CONVERGES to 2. Infinitely many positive terms can sum to a finite limit when they shrink fast enough. Good answer identifies convergence to 2.
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w01 [worker] (temp=0.0)
Write a Python function `fizzbuzz(n)` that returns a list of strings for 1..n: 'Fizz' if divisible by 3, 'Buzz' if by 5, 'FizzBuzz' if both, else the number as a string. Output only a single python code block defining the function.

ANSWER:
```python
def fizzbuzz(n):
    return ['FizzBuzz' if i % 15 == 0 else 'Fizz' if i % 3 == 0 else 'Buzz' if i % 5 == 0 else str(i) for i in range(1, n + 1)]
```

EXEC: 4/4 tests passed | t0:PASS t1:PASS t2:PASS t3:PASS
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w02 [worker] (temp=0.0)
Write a Python function `dbm_to_watts(dbm)` converting dBm to watts. Output only a single python code block.

ANSWER:
```python
import math

def dbm_to_watts(dbm):
    return math.pow(10, dbm / 10) * 0.001
```

EXEC: 3/3 tests passed | t0:PASS t1:PASS t2:PASS
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w03 [worker] (temp=0.0)
Write a Python function `is_palindrome(s)` that returns True if s is a palindrome ignoring case, spaces, and punctuation. Output only a single python code block.

ANSWER:
```python
import re

def is_palindrome(s):
    s = re.sub(r'[^a-zA-Z0-9]', '', s).lower()
    return s == s[::-1]
```

EXEC: 4/4 tests passed | t0:PASS t1:PASS t2:PASS t3:PASS
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w04 [worker] (temp=0.0)
Write a Python function `parse_freq(s)` that parses strings like '2.4GHz', '900MHz', '1500 kHz' and returns the frequency in Hz as a float. Handle kHz, MHz, GHz (case-insensitive) and optional space. Output only a single python code block.

ANSWER:
```python
def parse_freq(s):
    s = s.lower().replace(' ', '')
    if s.endswith('ghz'):
        return float(s[:-3]) * 1e9
    elif s.endswith('mhz'):
        return float(s[:-3]) * 1e6
    elif s.endswith('khz'):
        return float(s[:-3]) * 1e3
    else:
        return float(s)
```

EXEC: 4/4 tests passed | t0:PASS t1:PASS t2:PASS t3:PASS
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w05 [worker] (temp=0.0)
Write a Python function `moving_average(xs, k)` returning the list of k-window simple moving averages (length len(xs)-k+1). Output only a single python code block.

ANSWER:
```python
def moving_average(xs, k):
    return [sum(xs[i:i+k]) / k for i in range(len(xs) - k + 1)]
```

EXEC: 3/3 tests passed | t0:PASS t1:PASS t2:PASS
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w06 [worker] (temp=0.0)
Respond with ONLY valid JSON, no code fence, no prose: an object with keys 'name' (string 'test'), 'count' (integer 3), 'items' (array of the strings 'a','b','c').

ANSWER:
{"name": "test", "count": 3, "items": ["a", "b", "c"]}

EXEC: 1/1 | match
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w07 [worker] (temp=0.0)
Write a Python function `roman_to_int(s)` converting a Roman numeral string to an integer (valid input up to 3999). Output only a single python code block.

ANSWER:
```python
def roman_to_int(s):
    roman_map = {'I': 1, 'V': 5, 'X': 10, 'L': 50, 'C': 100, 'D': 500, 'M': 1000}
    total = 0
    prev_value = 0
    for char in reversed(s):
        value = roman_map[char]
        if value < prev_value:
            total -= value
        else:
            total += value
        prev_value = value
    return total
```

EXEC: 4/4 tests passed | t0:PASS t1:PASS t2:PASS t3:PASS
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w08 [worker] (temp=0.0)
Write a Python function `bit_reverse(x, width)` that reverses the lowest `width` bits of integer x and returns the result. Output only a single python code block.

ANSWER:
```python
def bit_reverse(x, width):
    reversed_bits = 0
    for i in range(width):
        reversed_bits = (reversed_bits << 1) | ((x >> i) & 1)
    return reversed_bits
```

EXEC: 4/4 tests passed | t0:PASS t1:PASS t2:PASS t3:PASS
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