PCEP-30-02 Practice Test Compendium – Exam Specs

PCEP-30-02 – Exam Specifications

PCEP-30-02 – Exam Information:

• Credential Name: PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer

• Exam Code: PCEP-30-02

• Exam Level: Entry

• Technology: Python 3.x

• Prerequisites: None

• Associated Certifications: PCAP – Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP-31-0x), PCPP1 – Certified Professional in Python Programming 1 (PCPP-32-10x), and PCPP2 – Certified Professional in Python Programming 2 (PCPP-32-20x)

• Exam Length – 45 minutes:

  • Non-Disclosure Agreement/Testing Policies Acceptance & Tutorial – 5 minutes

  • Exam – 40 minutes

• Number of Questions: 30

• Question Format: Single-choice items, multiple-choice items, drag & drop, gap fill, code insertion

• Scoring: 20, 30, or 40 points per question;

• Scoring Model: weighted sum of scores; score per response (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 20, 30, or 40 points per response)

• Passing Score: 70% (700/1000)

• Previous Item Navigation: Yes

• Item Review Before Submitting the Exam: Yes

• Calculator: Yes, standard calculator integrated with the exam

• Scratch Pad: Yes, a notepad-style tool integrated with the exam

• Score Report: Yes, a Pass/Fail report with feedback

• Delivery Channels:

  • OpenEDG Testing Service – online non-proctored exams (default global testing standard for PCEP-30-02)

  • OpenEDG Testing Centers – online/on-campus proctored exams; available for schools, colleges, and universities participating in the OpenEDG Education Partner Program, and partner organizations (non-default testing standard for PCEP-30-02)

• More PCEP-30-02 Exam Information available here.