The IT English Foundation is an entry-level certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of English for IT. This exam covers the vocabulary and the grammar commonly used in the IT industry.
The IT English Foundation certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 multiple-choice questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam.
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Exam code |
ITC-001 |
Launch date |
February 13, 2016 |
Exam description |
The IT English Foudation exam tests the candidate knowledge in English for IT. |
Current version |
1.0 |
Exam format |
Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book |
Number of questions |
40 questions |
Passing score |
70% (28 out of 40) |
Exam duration |
60 minutes |
Level |
Intermediary |
Languages |
English |
Exam description |
Vocabulary and the grammar commonly used in the IT field. |
RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
16 hours |
Bloom's Taxonomy |
Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying) |
Recommended reading |
• Oxford English for Information Technology - Eric Glendinning and John McEwan - Oxford University Press; |
Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in IT |
Validity period |
Lifetime |
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There are no prerequisites to take the exams. ITCERTS recommends that candidates have at least six months of work experience in the area that the certification exam covers.
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Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.
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