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Preparing for the Examination
The certification examination is designed to identify the
candidate's ability to assist management in improving the
quality of information systems within the specialization
represented by the certification, evaluate his/her ability to
apply quality assurance knowledge to practice in the discipline,
and provide a foundation for granting professional recognition.
The framework of any profession is the body of knowledge upon
which it bases its standards.
The examination reflects state-of-the-art principles and
practices from the disciplines included in the associated Body
of Knowledge for the certification specialty. The exam expects
that familiarity with current industry topics via experience,
periodicals, and textbooks is continually being maintained. It
is the philosophy of the Software Certifications Board that
knowledge of significant developments in the information
services industry, as well as a basic understanding of the
various disciplines affecting software quality assurance, be
current. For this reason the examination instrument is
continually reviewed and revised to implement these factors into
the testing process.
Professional certification is a significant undertaking
.Sufficient time and energy should be allocated by the candidate
toward preparation. Most of the needed preparation involves
reviewing and brushing up on the various knowledge domains in
the certification’s respective Body of Knowledge. If candidates
have extensive experience in the quality practices described in
the knowledge domains of the Body of Knowledge, the examination
should not be difficult. Candidates should avoid last minute
cramming, as it is rarely beneficial in the long term. If their
experience is minimal, or is limited to only certain areas of
those related knowledge domains, they should seek study
materials and work experience that will broaden their knowledge
and experience. Unless candidates have had extensive exposure to
quality management principles, and a broad array of job
responsibilities within information services related to the
certification knowledge domains, they are very unlikely to pass
the certification examination. The examination presumes that
candidates have had a broad exposure to quality practices and
have reviewed and read the current literature available on
quality management in their particular area. Candidates should
avoid last-minute cramming, as it is rarely beneficial in the
long term.
There is no specific outline of study curriculum established by
Software Certifications. Candidates are responsible for their
own study and preparation. The Quality Assurance Institute, as
administrator of Software Certifications, does not infer that
attending specific courses or programs will significantly
enhance the candidate’s chances of passing the examination.
Bibliographic references are included in the applicable Body of
Knowledge description for information purposes. Candidates are
expected to know and pursue other and more recent resources.
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