CPE – C++ Certified Entry-Level Programmer Certification


CPE – C++ Certified Entry-Level Programmer certification is an interim step to the CPA – C++ Certified Associate Programmer certification and the starting point to launch a career in software development, low-level and middle-level programming, C++ programming, and related technologies. Becoming CPE certified will help you stand out from other candidates and get your foot in the door.

CPE – C++ Certified Entry-Level Programmer certification shows that the individual is familiar with universal computer programming concepts like compilation, variables, data types, typecasting, operators, conditional execution, loops, arrays, pointers, structures, and the runtime environment.


CPE Badge

A test candidate should demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the following concepts:

  • the universal concepts of computer programming,
  • the syntax and semantics of the C++ language, including: data types, flow control, arrays and pointers, memory management and structure concepts,
  • the knowledge of fundamental programming techniques characteristic of the C++ language,
  • the use of the most basic standard library functions.


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Exam Information


Exam name:

CPE – C++ Certified Entry-Level Programmer


Exam code:

CPE-20-01


Associated certifications:

CPA – C++ Certified Associate Programmer,

CPP – C++ Certified Professional Programmer


Pre-requisites:

None


Exam version:

CPE-20-01 (Published)


Duration:

45 minutes (exam) + approx. 5 minutes (Non-Disclosure Agreement/Tutorial)


Number of questions:

30


Format:

Single-choice questions, multiple-choice questions, gap fill, drag & drop


Passing score:

70%


Full exam price:

USD 59


Languages:

English


Courses aligned:

1. C++ Essentials 1 - Skills for ALL (coming soon)

2. C++ Essentials 1 (Basics) (Edube, self-enroll/self-study)


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Exam syllabus:

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CPE – C++ Certified Entry-Level Programmer Certification: Exam Syllabus


General objectives covered by the exam


Exam block #1: Syntax, literals, and operators (28%)

Objectives covered by the block (9 exam items)


Exam block #2: Flow control and functions (28%)

Objectives covered by the block (8 exam items)


Exam block #3: Vectors and pointers (24%)

Objectives covered by the block (7 exam items)


Exam block #4: Structures and strings (20%)

Objectives covered by the block (6 exam items)




First published: November 15, 2012

Last updated: March 25, 2021

Aligned with Exam CPE-20-01