Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS) Practice Exam
Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS) designation has served as the benchmark in the metrics community. It is pursued by individuals aiming to bring objectivity to software development endeavors by sizing requirements, identifying changes in requirements, estimating project duration and workload based on requirements, and measuring and enhancing productivity and quality. This certification stands as a globally recognized symbol of a professional's dedication to personal and professional metrics development.
The CFPS Certification Exam process has widespread industry recognition for its quality and integrity, and the CFPS designation holds substantial value. Consequently, many companies worldwide routinely incorporate FPA and CFPS requirements into contracts.
Who should take the exam?
The target audience for the Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS) Exam is broad and encompasses various IT professionals involved in software development and measurement. This includes:
- Software Engineers
- Project Managers
- Quality Assurance (QA) Professionals
- IT Consultants
- Business Analysts
Exam Structure:
The exam is structured to assess both knowledge and the ability to apply definitions and rules outlined in the current CPM (Counting Practices Manual). The three-hour exam comprises three sections: Definition, Implementation, and Case Study.
- The Definition section consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, testing the individual's understanding of definitions and rules.
- The Implementation section also consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, indirectly assessing understanding of definitions and rules and directly evaluating the ability to apply them through practical scenarios.
- The Case Study section involves 10 case studies, each containing 90 to 100 associated line items. This section directly evaluates the individual's proficiency in applying CPM definitions and rules across various case topics.
Exam Details
- Exam Name: Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS) Exam
- Exam Duration: 3 hours
- Exam Language: English, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, Korean and Japanese
- Passing Score: At least 90% overall correct with at least 80% correct on each section