1. What is the Soft Examination?
The National Computer Technology and Software Professional Technical Qualification (Level) Examination (referred to as the Soft Examination) is a national-level examination led by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. It serves as both a professional qualification examination and a title qualification examination, possessing high authority and wide recognition, implementing “examination instead of evaluation” and “one examination for dual purposes.”
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“Examination instead of evaluation”: Passing the examination and obtaining the certificate represents the level and ability to be appointed to corresponding professional technical positions (e.g., intermediate engineer, senior engineer).
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“One examination for dual purposes”: A single certificate serves as proof of professional qualification and as a credential for professional titles, greatly benefiting personal career development, points for residency, promotions, and salary increases.
2. Basic Information about the Examination
1. Examination Time
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Embedded System Designer: once a year. Time: held in late May.
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Registration Time: usually 2-3 months in advance.
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Registration Address: https://www.ruankao.org.cn/
2. Examination Format and Subjects
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The Embedded System Designer falls under the intermediate qualification.
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Examination Format: Computer-based.
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The examination consists of two subjects, both answered on a computer, with a total duration of 4 hours.
Subject 1: Basic Knowledge
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Examination Time: usually scheduled in the morning, specific time is indicated on the admission ticket, total duration: 240 minutes.
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Examination Type: 75 multiple-choice questions (1 point each, total score 75 points).
Subject 2: Application Technology
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Examination Time: total duration: 240 minutes.
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Examination Type: Answer questions (total score 75 points), candidates need to input text answers on the computer, which may include fill-in-the-blank, short answer, analysis, design, etc.
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Passing Standard: The full score for both subjects is 75 points, with the passing line generally set at 45 points.
Note: Both subjects must be passed in one examination for it to be considered valid; individual subject scores are not retained.
3. Important Notes (Special Tips for Computer-Based Examination)
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Registration Conditions: The Soft Examination does not set restrictions on education, qualifications, or age, making it accessible.
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Preparation Materials: Official tutorials, examination outlines, and past exam questions remain core. Be sure to conduct computer-based simulation practice in advance to familiarize yourself with reading questions, answering, and operating the system on a computer.
Computer-Based Examination Tips:
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Familiarize yourself with common text editing operations (copy, paste, shortcuts, etc.) in advance to improve efficiency in answering afternoon questions.
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Pay attention to time management; the computer-based examination system usually has a countdown prompt.
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Essential Items: Admission ticket, ID card. Some examination areas may require candidates to bring their own scratch paper and pens; please refer to local notifications.
3. Overview of Core Content of the Examination Outline
1. Computer System Fundamentals
2. Embedded System Hardware (Microprocessors, Storage, Interface Technology)
3. Embedded Software (Operating System Principles, Basics of Embedded Linux)
4. Software Engineering and Project Management
5. Network Security and Information Security
6. Intellectual Property and Standardization
7. Security Design
8. System Integration
The afternoon examination (Application Technology) core assessment capabilities (new adaptation points under computer-based testing):
The core capabilities remain unchanged: hardware interface programming, operating system applications, system initialization, performance analysis, C language programming, etc.
For more detailed reference, visit: https://www.zhihu.com/tardis/zm/art/623690951