Certified TARS Application Developer (CTAD) Practice Exam

Certified TARS Application Developer (CTAD) Practice Exam

 

About Certified TARS Application Developer (CTAD) Exam

The Certified TARS Application Developer (CTAD) exam has been developed to assess and validates the foundational knowledge of candidates in developing and managing microservices applications within the TARS Framework. The CTAD exam highlights proficiency with critical TARS Framework concepts and functions, making it a valuable credential for professionals aiming to strengthen their understanding of microservices architecture.

 

Who should take the exam?

The Certified TARS Application Developer (CTAD) certification exam is designed for developers and IT professionals seeking to demonstrate early expertise in microservices. Ideal for those interested in building a career in microservices development, this certification showcases foundational skills that support agile, scalable application development.

 

Skills Acquired

• The CTAD exam certifies an individual's capability to design, develop, and manage microservices and other components within the TARS Framework.
• The CTAD exam is intended to validate practical knowledge in microservices and proficiency with TARS tools and processes, enhancing candidates' credibility and value in the job market.

 

Course Outline

The CTAD certification verifies a candidate’s competence in key areas of microservices application development within the TARS environment, including:

• Installation and Operation: Demonstrating skills to install and run the TARS Framework in Docker, Kubernetes, or directly from source code.
• Application Development: Building a microservices application within the TARS Framework, leveraging programming languages such as C++, Java, or PHP.
• TARS Framework Functions and Plugins: Understanding the available plugins and functions that support application scaling and maintenance within TARS.

 

Exam Details

• Total Duration: 90 mins
• Exam Validity: 2 years
• Passing score: 75% and above
• Exam Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the CTAD exam, making it accessible for anyone with a basic understanding of software development.

 

Course Outline

The Certified TARS Application Developer (CTAD) Exam covers the following topics - 

Domain 1 - Configuration (12%)

• Configuration templates
• Customizing configuration file
• Configuration hierarchy and inheritance

Domain 2 - Database & Storage (6%)

• MySQL
• DCache
• NFS
• Volumes in Docker

Domain 3 - Installation & Deployment (10%)

• Docker
• Source code

Domain 4 - Logging & Monitoring (18%)

• Dyeing logs
• Remote logging
• Properties monitoring

Domain 5 - RPC & Networking (18%)

• Tars protocols
• Serialization and deserialization
• Networking

Domain 6 - Scheduling (16%)

• "IDC/SET "
• Load balancing
• Routing
• Failure preventing (circuit breaker)
• Name service

Domain 7 - TARS Core Concepts (8%)

• Framework components
• Building a service

Domain 8 - Testing (6%)

• Interface debugger
• TarsJMeter
• TarsBenchmark

Domain 9 - Troubleshooting6%

• Error scenarios
• Configuration errors