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Test Structure

TOPCIT Structure

TOPCIT consists of a Technical Field that evaluates technical competency (Software Development, Data Management, Systems Architecture & Information Security) and a Business Field that evaluates business competency (IT Business).

Technical Field

Software Development

Data Management

Systems Architecture & Information Security

Business Field

IT Business

TOPCIT Question Types

TOPCIT strives to accurately measure and verify practical knowledge and real-world problem-solving ability.

TOPCIT consists of 75 questions across four types: multiple choice, descriptive, performance, and integrated performance. Performance-based questions evaluate practical abilities such as coding and diagram design.

Multiple Choice (30%)

Four-option, single-answer questions

Descriptive (21%)

Subjective response questions (written or short-answer + written)

Performance (25%)

Questions requiring actual task execution such as coding or system design

Integrated Performance (24%)

Questions designed to evaluate complex problem-solving ability

TOPCIT Content

TOPCIT Content Table: Evaluation Area, Evaluation Purpose, Question Details, Number of Questions, Score, Time
Evaluation Area Evaluation Purpose Question Details No. Score Time
M1 Software Development Applying software knowledge and skills to real-world tasks Software engineering, algorithms, AI, programming, analysis, design, implementation, testing, maintenance 21 365 2h 30m
M2 Data Management Designing and managing databases and analyzing data Database knowledge, design, construction, management, analytics, AI utilization 19 265
M3 Systems Architecture & Information Security Understanding and applying architecture and security knowledge Architecture, OS, networking, security fundamentals, application/data/system security 18 235
M4 IT Business Business understanding, ethics, project management, communication IT strategy, solutions, trends, IP, ethics, communication 17 135
Total 75 1,000