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About RISC-V Foundational Associate (RVFA)

RISC-V Foundational Associate (RVFA) · US

Key exam facts

Provider
Linux Foundation; remotely proctored through PSI Bridge
Format
Online proctored multiple-choice examination in English
Exam questions
Total questions: 60.
Time limit
90 minutes
Passing score
75% or above
Exam fee
$250, examination only

Topics covered

  • RISC-V Overview (10%)

    • History of RISC-V: The Free and Open ISA
    • RISC-V International
    • RISC-V Documentation
    • Contribute to RISC-V

  • RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture (35%)

    • RV32I and RV64I
    • Understand Instruction Formats: branching, accessing memory, and accessing data structures
    • Understand the modularity of RISC-V as an ISA: core ratified (M, C, F, D, A) and other extensions
    • Understand Privilege Modes, system calls, CSRs, exceptions, and interrupt handling
    • Understand memory model, cache management, and virtual memory management

  • Assembly Language for RISC-V (25%)

    • Understand RISC-V specific assembly language syntax and features, including CSR access
    • Write and debug RISC-V assembly code
    • Assess performance of assembly code
    • Convert high-level code to assembly code

  • High Level Languages for RISC-V: C Programming (15%)

    • Understand RISC-V tools including compilers, debuggers, simulators, performance tools, OSes, and SDKs
    • Understand calling conventions (ABIs), the stack, and disassembly
    • Understand inline assembly

  • RISC-V Operating Systems & Tools (15%)

    • Fundamentals of Operating Systems including implementing basic OS functionality in RISC-V ASM
    • Understanding basic use and functionality of firmware for RISC-V platforms
    • Understanding microcontrollers versus application processors
    • Running RISC-V Applications in a General Purpose OS

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?

$250, examination only

Official sources and references

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