FINOS Financial Services Certified Open Source Developer (FSOSD) — Information & Free Practice
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About FINOS Financial Services Certified Open Source Developer (FSOSD)
FINOS Financial Services Certified Open Source Developer (FSOSD) · US
Key exam facts
- Provider
- PSI Bridge remote proctoring
- Format
- Online, proctored, multiple-choice examination in English
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 60.
- Time limit
- 90 minutes
- Passing score
- 75% or above
- Exam fee
- USD 250, exam only; advertised current standard price
Topics covered
Ethics and Behavior (10%)
- Understanding escalation paths
- Engaging with open source communities
Open Source Licensing (18%)
- Comply with open source license obligations
- Understanding implications of Unlicensed Software
- Understanding copyrights and licenses
- Understanding Contributor License Agreements (CLA) and Developer Certificate of Origins (DCO)
Consuming Open Source (26%)
- Understanding the Software Supply Chain
- Evaluate and maintain code dependencies
- Identify software vulnerabilities
- Managing third party applications and code
- Managing vulnerability, monitoring, and maintenance plans
- Understanding approval processes for using open source software
- Evaluate codebase risk
Contributing to Open Source (28%)
- Understanding risk of contributing to Open Source, including Data Leakage Risk, Dependency Risk, and Operational Risk
- Understand the benefits of contributing to open source projects
- Understanding ownership of copyright and Intellectual Property implications of contributing to open source
- Understand the importance of contribution approval processes
- Understand publication review processes
- Understanding the differences and limitations between Firm Projects, Personal Projects, and Open Source Projects
- Understanding the role of an OSPO in an organization
Regulatory Impact on Open Source (18%)
- Understanding regulations around communication surveillance
- Understanding social media policies
- Understanding the compliance processes around open source contribution
- Understanding IP regulations around data within a bank
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
Online, proctored, multiple-choice examination in English
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 60.
How long is the exam?
90 minutes
What is the passing score?
75% or above
How much does the exam cost?
USD 250, exam only; advertised current standard price
Official sources and references
- FSOSD official Domains & Competencies
Domains & Competencies: all five domain panels and full competency lists, DOM blocks 166-183
- FSOSD official product
Exam Details & Resources
- Multiple Choice Exams FAQ
What score is needed to pass the exam?
- Multiple Choice Exams FAQ
How is my exam scored?
- Multiple Choice Exams Important Instructions
Exam Details, first two bullets and their exception footnotes
- FSOSD official product
Prerequisites
- Linux Foundation Exam Registration
Exam Registration, opening eligibility paragraphs
- Linux Foundation Scheduling
Find a Date & Time
- Linux Foundation registration quick guide
Registration confirmation: second scheduling consideration
- Linux Foundation Language
Exam language table: header and FSOSD row, English column marked
Confirm current exam arrangements with the exam provider.