About the PhilNITS IT Passport Examinations

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Typical Examinees

Individuals who have basic knowledge of information technology that all business workers should commonly possess, and who perform information technology related tasks, or are trying to utilize information technology in his/her tasks in charge.

Tasks and Roles

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① Understand information devices and systems to use, and utilize them.
② Understand the tasks in charge, identifi es problems of those tasks, and act to provide required solutions.
③ Perform acquisition and utilization of information safely.
④ Support task analysis and systemization activities under the guidance of superiors.

Expected Technology Level

The following basic knowledge shall be required as a working person in order to determine information devices and systems, and to perform tasks in charge as well as facilitate systemization.
① Knowledge of computer systems and networks to determine the information devices and systems to use, and knowledge of how to utilize offi ce tools.
② Knowledge of corporate activity and related tasks in order to understand the tasks in charge. Also, in order to identify issues of the tasks in charge and provide required solutions, systematic thinking and logical thinking as well as knowledge of problem analysis and problem solving methodologies shall be required.
③ Ability to act in accordance with relevant laws and regulations as well as various information security provisions in order to utilize information safely.
④ Knowledge of development and operations of information systems in order to support analysis and systemization of tasks.

Supplementary Explanation of Expected Technology Level

The following basic knowledge shall be required as a working person in order to determine information devices and systems, and to perform his/her tasks in charge as well as facilitate systemization.
① Understand and utilize the information equipment and systems to be used:
• Capability to understand the performance, characteristics, and functions of the information devices used in the workplace and utilize them appropriately.
• Capability to understand the signifi cance of the operations and functions of OS settings and application software such as offi ce tools used in the workplace and be able to utilize them.
• Capability to utilize offi ce tools and other application software and groupware used in the workplace considering effi ciency in carrying out tasks.
② Understand the tasks in charge and the relevant problems, and execute requisite
solutions:
• Capability to organize processes related to the tasks in charge using methods such as task workflows, and to identify issues.
• Capability to analyze data relating to the tasks in charge using simple analytical methods
and information technology and identify issues.
• For problematic issues identifi ed, capability to consider solutions independently, and consider solutions by accepting the opinions of superiors and co-workers.
③ Collect and utilize information safely:
• Capability to utilize various kinds of information relating to the tasks in charge in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Capability to understand the purpose of internal compliance programs and be able to conform to them.
• Capability to prevent the leakage, loss or damage of information while utilizing internal information devices and systems, particularly through internet use.
④ Support computerization of tasks and systemization under the direction of superiors:
• Capability to participate in the discussion concerning the investigation and organization of data relating to the tasks in charge under the direction of superiors.
• Capability to participate in the discussion concerning the systematization of tasks in charge under the direction of superiors.

Configuration of the Examination

Exam Duration 165 minutes
Exam Type Multiple-choice (1 out of 4 choices)
(1) Short question type (1 exam question contains 1 question)
(2) Medium question type (1 exam question contains 4 questions.
The questions examine knowledge and understanding from
several viewpoints with regard to a single situational
setting).
Number of Questions 100 questions, answers required for all questions
(1) Short question type: 88 questions
(2) Medium question type: 12 questions (3 exam questions
consisting of 4 subquestions each)
Number of Questions per Field
Questions are asked according to the following ratio with
regard to the 3 fields comprising the scope of questions:
(1) Strategy field: about 35%
(2) Management field: about 25%
(3) Technology field: about 40%
Point Allocation 1,000 total points
Grading Method According to raw points (points are allocated for each
question, and allocated points for correct answers are totaled)
Pass criteria A pass is granted when both (1) and (2) below are satisfied:
(1) Total points (totaled from each field): more than 60% of
maximum points
(2) Points in each field: more than 30% of the maximum points
in each of the 3 fields.