TOPCIT Question Types
TOPCIT evaluates one’s understanding of practical knowledge and competency in IT utilization. TOPCIT consists of 65 questions with four types of questions: multiple choice, short answer questions, descriptive questions, and critical thinking questions. In the case of critical thinking questions, test-takers are asked to address and solve real life problems with practical knowledge through various methods, such as coding and drawing diagrams.
Multiple Choice (19%)
Questions are presented as four-option multiple-choice items, including both single-answer and multiple-answer formats.Short Answer (12%)
Questions that require examinees to provide a one-word answer or a short written response of up to 50 words.Description (21%)
Questions requiring examinees to express their own opinions or knowledge in up to 450 words.Performance (48%)
Critical thinking questions are designed to assess examinees’ ability to perform practical tasks such as program design and coding.TOPCIT Contents
| Subject | Evaluation Purpose | Evaluation contents | No. | Score | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | Software Development | Applying software knowledge and skills to real-world tasks |
|
21 | 365 | 2 hours 30 min |
| M2 | Data Management | Designing and managing databases and analyzing data |
|
19 | 265 | |
| M3 | Systems Architecture & Information Security | Understanding and applying architecture and security knowledge |
|
18 | 235 | |
| M4 | IT Business | Business understanding, ethics, project management, communication |
|
17 | 135 | |
| Total | 75 | 1,000 | ||||
M1. Software Development
Ability to understand software development knowledge and skills and apply them to tasks- System Architecture
- Operating Systems
- Networking
- Information Security Concepts
- Application Security
- Data Security
- System Security
Questions
21
Points
365
M2. Data Management
Ability to design, build, and manage databases, and analyze and use data- Data and Database Knowledge
- Data and Database Design
- Data and Database Construction
- Data and Database Management
- Data Analysis
- Data-driven AI Application
Questions
19
Points
265
M3. System Architecture and Information Security
Ability to understand and apply system architecture and information security knowledge required for software development- System Architecture
- Operating Systems
- Networking
- Information Security Concepts
- Application Security
- Data Security
- System Security
Questions
18
Points
235
M4. IT Business
Project management and communication skills required to build and operate IT solutions while understanding the business environment and following intellectual property rights and professional ethics- IT Business Environment Analysis, Goal Setting, and Strategy Planning
- IT Business Solutions and Performance Management
- IT Business Trends
- Intellectual Property Rights
- IT Professional Ethics
- Project Management and Communication
Questions
17
Points
135
Total
(2 hr 30 min)
Questions
75
Points
1,000
