Computer technology and software professional and technical qualification (level) examination Introduction Computer technology and software professional and technical qualification (level) examination (referred to as computer technology qualification examination) is a national examination under the leadership of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Information Industry of the State, the purpose of which is to scientifically and impartially to the national computer and software professionals and technicians for vocational qualification, professional and technical qualification and professional and technical level test. The purpose of the examination is to scientifically and fairly recognize the professional qualifications, professional and technical qualifications and test the professional and technical level of computer and software technicians nationwide. First, the development of computer technology qualification examination National: In 1991, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Electronics and other departments jointly promulgated the interim provisions of the software examination, the first in China to realize the title qualification "assessment instead of evaluation" policy. 2003 the end of the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Information Industry, the joint introduction of a new policy on computer technology qualification exam ( The Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Information Industry jointly issued a new policy on computer technology qualification examination ( National Ministry of Personnel issued [2003] No. 39) document. Computer Technology Qualification Examination is a state-level examination, which has formed a famous brand of IT examination in the society due to its authority and seriousness. After more than ten years of operation, the cumulative number of applicants nationwide has exceeded 1.23 million, and the cumulative number of qualified people has exceeded 240,000 people. Fujian Province: 2001 to 2005, the province's cumulative number of applicants about 30,000 people, the total number of qualified people about 4,300 people, for the development of the province's software industry has made an important contribution to the number of applicants year by year, the first half of 200, the province applied for the examination of 4,650 people, to take the test 3,498 people, the number of qualified people 808 people, the total average qualification rate of 23%, ranked among the national front-runners. Second, the main points of the reform of the computer technology qualification examination system Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Information Industry (Ministry of Personnel issued [2003] No. 39) documents from January 1, 2004, the original Chinese computer software professional and technical qualifications and levels of examination reform. 1. The name of the examination was changed to: computer technology and software professional and technical qualifications (level) examination. 2. the examination scope to expand the examination is divided into five professional fields, three levels of 20 qualification names. 5 professional categories: computer software, computer networks, computer application technology, information systems, information services; each professional and three levels: senior qualifications (senior engineer), intermediate qualifications (engineer), primary qualifications (assistant engineer, technician); for each profession, each level *** set 20 qualifications. Level **** set 20 qualification name (see Document 39). The examination covers all professional categories of computers. 3. Examination into the national professional and technical personnel professional qualification certificate system In accordance with the current situation of the structure of domestic and foreign jobs as well as the development trend of each job qualification describes the job responsibilities and technical requirements. In the future, with the progress of technology and changes in industry positions, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Information Industry will dynamically adjust the setting of such examination levels. 4. The implementation of the examination instead of title assessment, the examination belongs to the title qualification examination In the country to take the lead in the implementation of the examination instead of title assessment. The title qualification examination means that those who pass the examination can obtain the professional and technical qualifications of the corresponding level level in the corresponding professional field. The certificate of qualification is issued by the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Information Industry*** and is valid nationwide. Anyone who passes the examination and obtains the corresponding level of computer professional and technical qualifications (level) certificate, indicating that it has the level and ability to engage in the work of the corresponding professional positions, employers can be in accordance with the "Trial Regulations on Engineering and Technical Personnel Positions" relevant provisions and the work required from the certificate of the personnel to be appointed to the corresponding professional and technical positions on the basis of merit. Those who have obtained junior qualifications can be appointed as assistant engineers or technicians; those who have obtained intermediate qualifications can be appointed as engineers; those who have obtained senior qualifications can be appointed as senior engineers. 5. Eliminate the restrictions on academic qualifications and qualifications of applicants are not limited to academic qualifications and qualifications. Candidates can be based on their own level and familiar with the professional situation to choose the appropriate level of application. Not only education, qualifications, titles, origin; only contribution, ability, morality, knowledge, which is the new concept of talent. Application conditions: all abide by the Constitution and laws of the country, abide by professional ethics, with a certain degree of computer technology application capabilities of the personnel can apply for the appropriate professional categories, levels of the examination. 6. 2 exams per year from 2004 onwards, 2 exams per year, respectively, in May and November, which is the first time in China's qualification examinations in various professions. The examination system is standardized, the examination discipline is strict, the examination is separated from the training, the examination certificate has high gold content. 7. The implementation of the examination and registration system due to the rapid development of computer technology, knowledge update is also fast, the new policy stipulates that the validity of the certificate of passing the examination for three years. Every three years need to receive continuing education and training in new technologies. Registration is conducive to the rational use of qualified personnel. 8. Reform the examination syllabus and teaching materials in line with international standards, and expand international mutual recognition In early 2002, with the support of the Chinese and Japanese governments, China's computer technology qualification examination and Japan's information processing technology personnel exams to achieve mutual recognition of the mutual recognition of the level of programmers, software designers and system analysts, in March 2005, and added two levels of network engineers and database system engineers for mutual recognition. This is beneficial to the development of Sino-Japanese academic exchanges, personnel exchanges and project cooperation. China and Japan IT examination standards for mutual recognition comparison table China's examination level (syllabus) Japan's examination level (skills standards) Systems Analyst Systems Analyst Project Manager Application Systems Developer Software Designer Software Developer Network Engineer Network Systems Engineer Database Systems Engineer Database Systems Engineer Programmer Basic Information Technology Engineer Third, the characteristics of the Computer Technology Qualification Examination 1. Comprehensive. Exam focuses on measuring the basic knowledge and comprehensive ability of the candidate, not a single software ability to use. 2. Flexibility. Examination does not engage in rote memorization of test questions, not the pursuit of theoretical difficulty. 3. Practical. Exam does not need to go on the machine, but if you do not have enough practice on the machine and a certain amount of work experience, it is difficult to pass the test. 4. Neutrality. The exam does not depend on any company's products, is vendor-neutral. 5. Professionalism. Computer Technology Qualification Examination is a professional level of examination, professionals should know the development of technology, but also know the development of some of the project organization and management, security, laws and regulations and other basic knowledge. Fourth, the computer technology qualification examination, in addition to information processing technicians, multimedia applications production technicians to implement on-line examination, are generally used in written exams, exams completed in one day (on-line exams in batches, arranged for the 2nd, 3rd batch of candidates in the next day for the machine test). The morning test time of 150 minutes, focusing on basic knowledge, mainly multiple choice questions; afternoon test time of 150 minutes, focusing on practical ability, are subjective questions, including fill in the blanks and questions and answers.

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