RISC-V Foundational Associate (RVFA) Practice Exam
RISC-V Foundational Associate (RVFA) Practice Exam
About RISC-V Foundational Associate (RVFA) Exam
The RISC-V Foundational Associate (RVFA) certification is designed to validate the essential entry-level knowledge and skills necessary for professionals working with RISC-V hardware and software. This certification demonstrates a candidate's understanding of the RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) and its application across a variety of fields. This foundational certification provides the perfect launchpad for individuals pursuing a career in RISC-V architecture and embedded systems, equipping them with the knowledge to work on cutting-edge technologies in hardware and software design.
Who should take the exam?
The RVFA certification is perfect for individuals who are either entering the RISC-V field or transitioning from a different architecture. It is ideal for those aiming to pursue careers in roles such as:
- Embedded Engineer
- RTL Design Engineer
- Design Verification Engineer
- Software Developer (specializing in Device Drivers, Kernel, and Toolchains)
- Documentation Engineer
Knowledge Required
- Candidates preparing for the RVFA certification should have a foundational understanding of Git, high-level programming languages (such as C), debuggers (e.g., GDB), and system architecture.
- Ideal candidates will have programming or design experience and may have completed coursework in fields such as computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or electrical engineering.
Skill Acquired
- Upon earning the RVFA certification, candidates will have demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and practical skills related to the RISC-V ISA.
- Understanding the architecture, terminology, and embedded hardware design, with applications in various industries such as the Internet of Things (IoT), industrial systems, medical devices, and automotive sectors.
- RVFA-certified professionals possess the ability to write, debug, optimize, and compile code in RISC-V Assembly Language.
- They are also proficient in using toolchains such as GCC and LLVM and are familiar with RISC-V calling conventions.
Course Outline
The RISC-V Foundational Associate (RVFA) Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 - Overview of RISC-V (10%)
- History of RISC-V: The Free and Open ISA
- RISC-V International
- RISC-V Documentation
- Contributing to RISC-V
Domain 2 - Understanding RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture (35%)
- RV32I and RV64I
- Understanding Instruction Formats: Branching, Memory Access, and Data Structures
- Modularity of RISC-V as an ISA: Core Ratified Extensions (M, C, F, D, A) and Others
- Privilege Modes, System Calls, CSRs, Exceptions, and Interrupt Handling
- Memory Model, Cache Management, and Virtual Memory Management
Domain 3 - Explain Assembly Language for RISC-V (25%)
- Understanding RISC-V-specific Assembly Language Syntax and Features, including CSR Access
- Writing and Debugging RISC-V Assembly Code
- Performance Assessment of Assembly Code
- Converting High-Level Code to Assembly Code
Domain 4 - Understanding High-Level Languages for RISC-V: C Programming (15%)
- RISC-V Tools, including Compilers, Debuggers, Simulators, Performance Tools, OSes, and SDKs
- Calling Conventions (ABIs), Stack Management, and Disassembly
- Inline Assembly
Domain 5 - Overview of RISC-V Operating Systems & Tools (15%)
- Fundamentals of Operating Systems: Implementing Basic OS Functionality in RISC-V Assembly
- Basic Use and Functionality of Firmware for RISC-V Platforms
- Understanding Microcontrollers versus Application Processors
- Running RISC-V Applications in a General-Purpose Operating System
Exam Prerequisites
- There are no formal prerequisites for this certification. However, candidates should possess a basic understanding of the concepts mentioned above to succeed in their preparation for the exam.
Exam Details
- Exam Duration: Candidates are allotted 90 minutes to complete the multiple-choice exam.
- Passing Score: To pass the exam, candidates must achieve a score of 75% or higher.
- Scoring Process: Exams are scored automatically upon completion. Barring any technical issues or exceptions, candidates will receive their score report via email within 24 hours of completing the exam.
- Exam Language: The multiple-choice exam is available exclusively in English.
- Certification Validity: The RVFA certification is valid for a period of 2 years.
What do we offer?
- Full-Length Mock Test with unique questions in each test set
- Practice objective questions with section-wise scores
- In-depth and exhaustive explanation for every question
- Reliable exam reports evaluating strengths and weaknesses
- Latest Questions with an updated version
- Tips & Tricks to crack the test
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What are our Practice Exams?
- Practice exams have been designed by professionals and domain experts that simulate real-time exam scenario.
- Practice exam questions have been created on the basis of content outlined in the official documentation.
- Each set in the practice exam contains unique questions built with the intent to provide real-time experience to the candidates as well as gain more confidence during exam preparation.
- Practice exams help to self-evaluate against the exam content and work towards building strength to clear the exam.
- You can also create your own practice exam based on your choice and preference
