[Qualification] A trial report of passing the IT Passport exam for IT beginners

Introduction

Hello. 24 I'm Paru, an infrastructure engineer in the Graduate System Solutions Department.
The cherry blossoms have already fallen, and pollen is still annoying, but I love it because I feel fresh in spring🌸

Although I've entered my second year with the company, I'm still a baby engineer who's a beginner IT engineer, but I recently passed the IT passport exam! ! 👏So
, this time there's no point in taking it! I'd like to write about the IT passport, which is sometimes advertised in the public eye, about how to study to pass the exam and my thoughts on taking the exam. If you're wondering whether to take it, please read it if you like.

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Why IT Passport?

I graduated from the Faculty of Letters and lived a life completely unrelated to IT until I joined the company, so of course I didn't even have an IT passport!
Of course, I decided to take the exam for the following reasons, as well as learning the basics of IT.

1. I had an IT passport reference book that was distributed by the company before joining the company,
   and it was a shame that I had received a great reference book but it wasn't open, so let's study! That's what I thought. By the way, even if you have an IT passport, which is considered relatively easy among IT qualifications at Beyond, you will be exempt from the exam fee and will receive a reward if you pass, which is a good thing.
2. is easy to study
   , so it is not only rich in reference books, but also has a variety of people who provide thorough and thorough explanations , making it extremely easy to study.
3. 
   AWS and Linux qualifications that have no expiration dates Personally, I felt sad, so I thought I would like to get a qualification for the rest of my life as soon as possible if I had to get one

A study method you've tried

Next, we'll introduce some study methods I've tried.
My study period lasted about three months between work and play.

Read the reference book briefly

This is a classic study experience for qualifications. The reference book was " Katsuraki Professor IT Passport Class ," and I read it with the aim of reading it all for now rather than understanding it I recommend this because it gives me a little sense of accomplishment just by reading a thick book. If I were to be greedy, I should read a few times, but I used it to read it all the time, solve problems and reread areas I didn't understand.

Solve problems with the app in your free time

I solved problems in my spare time using a smartphone app called " Complete IT Passport Questions Explanation A past exam dojo would be fine, but the questions are given in detail, so perfect for doing them in a short amount of time .

Listen to words on YouTube

Instead of the videos and streaming that I usually play on a daily basis, I used to stream videos that explain the words in a way that I simply explain them. which has become an effective input

Solve past questions at the past exam dojo

Can I use it for free? It's a site that's so easy to use. You can choose the year to solve past questions and solve questions by field , so I spent the next few weeks solving questions on this site. It's a relief to be able to solve 80% or 90%.

Exam process

Here is a brief description of the process from application to exams and announcement of results. For more information, please visit the official IT Passport website 👀

1. application
   fee is 7,500 yen (tax included), and you can choose a convenient date from exam venues nationwide to take the exam. Application details can be changed up to three days before the scheduled exam date, making it quite flexible.
2. Don't forget
   to check the exam date (with user ID, exam number, and verification code) and identity verification documents You are not allowed to bring any unnecessary items such as smartphones, watches, or anything else to the exam venue, but as long as you listen carefully to the instructions and follow the instructions, there is no problem.
3. the passing criteria and overall rating score for the results announcement
   are 600 or higher and the field-specific evaluation score for strategy, management and technology are 300 or higher. Also, your scores will be displayed immediately after the exam, so you can quickly tell whether you are passing or not, but the official announcement of your results and a certificate of success will be sent approximately one month after the exam date. It's a bit complicated.

Thoughts: I'm glad I got it

There are many IT terms that come up with the premise that you know about your business.

One of the reasons why people dislike IT passports are often asked in exams that seem to be unrelated to IT, such as business strategies and corporate and legal affairs. However, when I actually studied, there were more IT terms than I thought, like they came up with obvious things in my work, but I had no idea about them and did a lot of research I thought it would have been better if I had studied before joining the company, so it is definitely the perfect qualification for those with no IT experience

Learn to think logically

I wrote a report to my heart's content, but I was living in college where I had no tests and had no studies at all, so it was a simple way to practice my studies . Also, after living this far, avoiding various things related to numbers, I have been working on calculation problems for the first time in a while, and I realize the importance of "knowing a logical way of thinking." It is essential for working in IT.

Conclusion

What did you think?

Not just IT Passports, but also not directly related to work, there is absolutely meaning in studying for any exam, so I would like to continue to challenge myself with various qualifications!
Thank you for watching until the end 🌷

Reference:
IT Passport Exam Official Website
IT Passport Exam.com (Past Questions Dojo)
How to apply for the IT Passport Exam? Detailed explanations on points to note on exam dates