PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer — Information & Free Practice
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PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
- Provider
- OpenEDG Testing Service – TestNow™
- Format
- Single- and multiple-select questions, drag & drop, gap fill, sort, code fill, code insertion, interactive & scenario-based items
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 30.
- Time limit
- Exam: 40 minutes; NDA/Tutorial: 5 minutes
- Passing score
- 70% cumulative average across all exam blocks
- Exam fee
- Exam – from $69
Examination outline
Computer Programming and Python Fundamentals (18%)
- Understand fundamental terms and definitions
- Understand Python’s logic and structure
- Introduce literals and variables into code and use different numeral systems
- Choose operators and data types adequate to the problem
- Perform Input/Output console operations
Control Flow – Conditional Blocks and Loops (29%)
- Make decisions and branch the flow with the if instruction
- Perform different types of iterations
Data Collections – Tuples, Dictionaries, Lists, and Strings (25%)
- Collect and process data using lists
- Collect and process data using tuples
- Collect and process data using dictionaries
- Operate with strings
Functions and Exceptions (28%)
- Decompose the code using functions
- Organize interaction between the function and its environment
- Python Built-In Exceptions Hierarchy
- Basics of Python Exception Handling
Examination sources
- PCEP-30-02 official syllabus PDF
PDF p. 1, examination version and syllabus alignment
- PCEP-30-02 syllabus version alignment
PDF p. 1, last-updated and alignment statement
- PCEP-30-02 complete content objectives
PDF pp. 2–5, Sections 1–4 and objectives 1.1–4.4
- PCEP-30-02 current online syllabus adoption
Opening header and Exam Syllabus alignment
- PCEP-30-02 online minimally qualified candidate profile
MQC Profile, Block 4: Data Collections, Functions, and Exceptions
- PCEP syllabus official PDF adoption link
After objective 4.4, official PDF download link
- PCEP-30-02 official syllabus
Opening examination description and scoring paragraphs
- PCEP examination specifications
PCEP: Exam Information, Exam Duration through Passing Score rows
- PCEP-30-02 passing requirement
Passing Requirement
- PCEP initial examination steps
PCEP FAQ and Quick References, How do I take the PCEP exam?
- TestNow registration and scheduling
Registration and Scheduling
- PCEP age eligibility
Age Requirements
- PCEP admission and local appointments
Admission Policy, global mode and local partner mode
- PCEP local testing appointments
Reschedule and Cancellation Policies
- PCEP retake policy
Retake Policy
- PCEP local proctor authorization
Admission Policy, OpenEDG Testing Service Partners
- TestNow voucher validity
Purchase an Exam Voucher, validity statement
- PCEP base examination price
PCEP: Exam Information, Cost row, single examination
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.