C++ Certified Associate Programmer Certification (CPA) FAQ
What is the C++ Certified Associate Programmer Certification (CPA) examination?
The CPA – C++ Certified Associate Programmer Certifications is a worldwide recognized professional qualification. The C++ Institute, a global non-profit organization sponsored by the Open Education and Development Group, provides the certification (OpenEDG).
It is a certification for C++ programmers at the beginning level. The certification evaluates C++ programmers’ coding abilities by assessing their abilities in basic C++ programming jobs, class structure, and exceptions.
How to register for the examination?
For the C++ Certified Associate Programmer Certification (CPA) examination registration follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Create an account on Pearson VUE. If you already have an account on Pearson VUE, then log in to the account.
- Follow the prompts to register and make the payment.
What is the C++ Certified Associate Programmer Certification (CPA) exam retake policy?
A candidate must wait 15 days after failing an exam before being allowed to retake it. The number of times a candidate may retake a test is unlimited. There are no retakes of an exam that has already been passed in the same exam version.
Each applicant who has paid the full exam price (USD 295) or completed the CPA course in the C/C++ Education Platform in self-study mode (using a 50% discount voucher to schedule the exam) is eligible for one free retake of the CPA exam.
If a candidate fits the following conditions and wishes to get a free voucher to retake a failed exam, they must complete and submit the Re-take Voucher Request Form within 365 days of failing the exam, provided that the exam version has not been retired.
Right after making the request, a voucher for a free retake of the exam will be delivered to the candidate’s email address linked with their Pearson VUE account. The voucher is good for a minimum of 45 days.
What are the topics covered in the examination?
- Perform discovery, planning, and analysis (5-10%)
- Absolute basics
- Flow control and more data types
- Functions
- Accessing data and dealing with exceptions
- Fundamentals of the object-oriented approach
- Class hierarchy
- More on classes
- Exceptions – dealing with expected and unexpected problems
What is the Exam Rescheduling and Canceling Policy?
C++ candidates must reschedule and cancel exam appointments via the Candidate website at least one full business day (24 hours) prior to the appointment. Within the authorized exam delivery time, appointments must be rescheduled. All special request registrations must be rescheduled or canceled through the Call Center.
What is the number of questions in the examination?
The C++ Certified Associate Programmer Certification (CPA) examination consists of 55 questions that are needed to be answered in 65 minutes.
What is the minimum passing percentage for C++ Certified Associate Programmer Certification (CPA)?
You need to score at least 70% to pass the examination.
Who should take the exam?
C++ programmers, entry-level software developers, analysts, students, and enthusiasts should take the CLA – C Programming Language Certified Associate certification to certify their coding skills in the C++ programming language.
