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After thinking over on which certification will benefit me most, I chose the following three.
CompTIA Linux+
| Exam Codes | XK0-005 |
| Launch Date | July 12, 2022 |
| Exam Description | CompTIA Linux+ covers an evolving job role that focuses more on how Linux powers the cloud. The exam includes cutting edge technologies that help automate and orchestrate business processes, including infrastructure as code and containers. |
| Number of Questions | Maximum of 90 questions |
| Type of Questions | Multiple-choice and performance-based |
| Length of Test | 90 Minutes |
| Passing Score | 720 (on a scale of 100 to 900) |
| Recommended Experience |
12 months of hands-on experience working with Linux servers. CompTIA A+, Network+ and Server+ recommended.
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| Languages |
English, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish
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| Retirement | TBD – Usually three years after launch |
| Testing Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Price | $358 USD (See all pricing) |
JavaScript
| Exam name: | Certified JavaScript Developer |
| Exam code: | CJSD |
| Number of questions: | 70 randomly generated |
| Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing score: | 70% |
| Language: | English |
| Exam version | 1 |
| JavaScript version | JavaScript 2019, HTML 5.1 |
| Question types | 1. Multiple choice – only one answer is correct (radio buttons inputs). 2. Multiple choice – one or more answers are correct (checkboxes inputs). 3. Free text – open answer (text input). Short answer is expected, you do not need to write large code blocks. The rarest type. |
| Way of assessing | Total score is based on the number of questions answered correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers. |
| The exam price | €79 |
PCEP™: Exam Information
| SPECIFICATIONS ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Exam name | PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer |
| Exam Code & Current Exam Versions | PCEP-30-02 (Status: Active) PCEP-30-01 (Status: Retiring – December 31, 2022) |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Validity | Lifetime |
| Exam Duration | PCEP-30-02 – Exam: 40 minutes, NDA/Tutorial: 5 minutes PCEP-30-01 – Exam: 45 minutes, NDA/Tutorial: 5 minutes |
| Number of Questions | 30 |
| Format | Single- and multiple-select questions, drag & drop, gap fill, sort, code fill, code insertion | Python 3.x |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Cost |
USD 59 (Exam: Single-Shot) |
| Delivery Channel | OpenEDG Testing Service – TestNow™ |
| Testing Policies | PCEP-30-0x Testing Policies – Click here to view Testing Policies |
| Exam Syllabus | PCEP-30-0x Exam Syllabus – Click here to view Exam Syllabus |
| Associated Certifications | PCAP – Certified Associate in Python Programming (Exam PCAP-31-0x) PCPP1 – Certified Professional in Python Programming 1 (Exam PCPP-32-10x) |
| Courses Aligned | Python Essentials 1 (Free – Edube Interactive™, an OpenEDG Education Platform) PCAP Programming Essentials in Python (Cisco Networking Academy, Part 1, Modules 1-4) |