Systems Software Integrator (SSI) Exam — Information & Free Practice
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Systems Software Integrator (SSI) Exam
- Provider
- Pearson testing centers
- Format
- Computer-based, proctored examination; selected answers may include multiple correct responses and picture-based click responses.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 112.
- Time limit
- 115 minutes; the program page allows an additional 10 minutes for the introductory tutorial.
- Exam fee
- $490 application fee
Examination outline
The authority publishes percentage ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.
Program Management — Official range: 31–38% (Practice allocation: 34.5%)
- Manage documentation
- Manage project timelines
- Estimate projected costs
- Coordinate resources
- Commission integrated systems
- Maintain version control
- Identify project requirements and specifications
Quality Assurance — Official range: 17–20% (Practice allocation: 18.5%)
- Develop test plan
- Validate environment configuration
- Execute test plan
- Manage deliverables
System Integration — Official range: 16–20% (Practice allocation: 18%)
- Integrate components
- Determine relevant frameworks
- Determine care, custody, and control process
- Design system engineering
Risk Mitigation — Official range: 26–32% (Practice allocation: 29%)
- Analyze Risk
- Evaluate vendors
- Determine functional safety
- Mitigate risk
- Manage stakeholder risk
- Evaluate cybersecurity posture
- Engage in continuous improvement and modifications
Examination sources
- NICET SSI certification program
What is the Test Like?, scope instruction
- NICET SSI certification program
Content Outline, download link href /nicetorg/assets/File/public/SSI_Content_Outline_2024.pdf
- SSI Content Outline
Page 1, 1.0 heading and allocation statement
- SSI Content Outline
Page 1, 2.0 heading and allocation statement
- SSI Content Outline
Page 1, 3.0 heading and allocation statement
- SSI Content Outline
Page 1, 4.0 heading and allocation statement
- SSI Selected References
Page 1, reference-list purpose
- SSI Selected References
Page 1, footer limitation
- SSI Candidate Handbook
Printed page 11 (PDF page 14), Examination Score Report
- SSI Candidate Handbook
Printed page 5 (PDF page 8), Exam Requirement table, final rows
- NICET SSI certification program
What is the Test Like?, answer interactions
- SSI Candidate Handbook
Printed page 9 (PDF page 12), Testing Window
- SSI Candidate Handbook
Printed page 10 (PDF page 13), Scheduling the Examination
- NICET Scheduling an Exam
Appointment confirmation instructions
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.