Philippine National IT Standards Examination

Philnits (JITSE)- Philippines

Fundamental Information Technology Engineers Examination
Handbook and Application

Examination date: April 1, 2007 (Sunday)

Period of distribution and processing of application forms:
up to March 16 (Friday), 2007

(1)Attached at end of this booklet is an application form, which can be

reproduced as needed. Payment of the examination fee will only be
required when you receive your registration number.
(2)Please read this handbook completely and retain it until the examination
result is released.

Philippine National IT Foundation Inc.

DTI OPPEN Building
349 Sen Gil Puyat, Makati City Philippines 1200
TEL: (02)8982691 to 92 FAX: (02) 8982694
WEB SITE: http://www.philnits.org EMAIL: registrar@jitse.org

CONTENTS
1.Overview of the examination

1.1 Framework of the examination system

1.2 Required abilities of applicants

1.3 Description of examination

1.4 Use of calculators

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1.5 Release of the results

2.How to apply
1.1 Examination fee and the payment method

1.2 How to apply (Individual)

1.3 How to apply (Group)

3.How to fill out your application

1.1 Example of entries on the application form
1.2 Code table
4.Important matters
1.1Delivery of notice of acceptance, examination admission
card and payment slip

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1.2DOs and DONTs

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IT Common Body of Knowledge

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Practical & Core Bodies of Knowledge

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Application Form

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1.Overview of the examination

1.1 Framework of the examination system
The Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination is
designed to evaluate the basic and general knowledge of information
technology (IT) possessed by individuals involved in a wide range of
information system-related activities such as development, operation and
application.

1.2 Required abilities of applicants

Functions
and work
types

Expected
technical
standards

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Fundamental information technology engineers take part in

the design and development of programs based on internal
specifications in information system development projects,
and serve the following functions:
(1)As system development project members, they contribute
by utilizing their basic knowledge of information
technology;
(2)Produce program design sheets based on given internal
design specifications under the guidance of higher
ranking engineers;
(3)Produce programs based on the knowledge of standard
algorithms and data structures; and
(4)Test produced programs.
Fundamental information technology engineers are required
to design and develop information system development
programs by utilizing fundamental knowledge of information
technology, and to have the knowledge and skills
enumerated below. It is further understood that they will seek
to become highly capable engineers in the future.
(1)Understanding of basic technical terms and definitions
related to information technology;
(2)Ability to produce program design sheets under the
guidance of higher ranking engineers;
(3)Ability to apply logical thinking necessary for
programming;
(4)Knowledge of specifications of one or more programming
languages and the ability to produce programs using
specific language(s); and
(5)Knowledge of program testing methods and the ability to
perform tests.

1.3 Description of examination

(1)Test method
(1.1)Paper tests are used to evaluate techniques and skills. The
morning test is administered to test basic knowledge. The
afternoon test is designed to evaluate technical application
know how and other practical skills. Both tests will assess
whether the examinees have the ability to meet the
expected technical standards for fundamental information
technology engineers
(1.2)Styles of questions and test time
Morning
Afternoon
9:30 12:00 (150 min)
13:00 15:30 (150 min)
Multiple choice test (selection
Multiple choice test
of one correct answer from 7 out of 11 questions must be
four choices) All 80 questions
answered
must be answered
(2)Scope of questions (See pages 11 to 32 for more details.)
Morning Examination: Table of Knowledge Field
Field
Technical Level
Computer science fundamentals
II
Computer system
I
System development and operation
I
Network technology
I
Database technology
I
Security and standardization
I
Computerization and management
I
Technical levels are marked with I, II and III. Level III is the most
advanced and covers levels II and I. Level II covers level I.

1.4 Use of calculators

Use of electronic calculators of any kind will not be allowed.

1.5 Release of the results

(1)Release date of the result is scheduled on or before April 30, 2007.
(2)Examinee numbers of applicants who passed the examination shall
be published on a nationally circulated newspaper. The name list of
successful examinees will also be posted at bulletin boards of

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examination
sites.
In
addition,
our
home
page,
http://www.jitse.org, and http://www.philnits.org, will display
examinee numbers of those who passed.
(3)Any inquiries with regard to the results of the examination shall not
be accepted.

2.How to apply
2.1Examination fee and the payment method
(1)Examination fee shall be P1,500.00. Personal cheques will not be
accepted
(2)Payment of the examination fee will only be required when you
receive email that your application has been accepted.
(3)Payments will be accepted through any RCBC (Rizal Commercial
Banking Corporation) branches nationwide or the JITSE Office at
OPPEN Building, 349 Sen Gil Puyat, Makati 1200
(4)When paying through RCBC, get a deposit slip.
(a)Deposit 1,500 to the JITSE Phil Foundation Savings account
which will be sent to you via your e-mail.
(b)One machine validated copy should be kept by you as proof of
payment.
(5)Send a photocopy of your deposit slip and together with two (2)
passport-sized or 2 x 2 pictures with your name and signature at the
back, to the JITSE Phil Foundation Inc. DTI-OPPEN Building, 349
Sen Gil Puyat, Makati City Metro Manila 1200
(6)You will receive your examination permit through registered mail.
(7)The examination fee is non-refundable.

2.2 How to apply (Individual)

You can apply online via the Internet through the jitse website
http://www.jitse.org, send your application through FAX, regular mail or
visit the JITSE office.
(1)An application form
himself/herself.

must

be

filled

out

by

the

applicant

(2)An application form is attached at the back of this handbook. You

can also download and print the application form from
http://www.jitse.org or http://www.philnits.org. Please fill in the

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necessary information by referring to the entry method on Section 3

pp. 5 to 9. Submit personally, mail or FAX to JITSE-Phil Foundation,
DTI OPPEN Building 349 Sen Gil Puyat Street, Makati City
Philippines 1200.

2.3 How to apply (Group)

(1)Applications are handled as group applications whenever ten or
more individuals from the same organization apply at the same
time. With group applications, the various procedures, such as the
submission of applications, payment of examination fees, and
receiving of examination admission cards and certificates of
passing, are processed together.
(2)An application form is attached at the back of this handbook and can
be reproduced as needed. You can also download the application
form from our web site. Please fill in the necessary information by
referring to the entry method on Section 3 pp. 5 to 9. Submit
personally or mail to JITSE-Phil Foundation Inc, DTI OPPEN
Building, 349 Sen Gil Puyat St., Makati City Philippines 1200
(3)An application form must be filled out by each applicant
himself/herself.

3. Download application form and send through

email, fax, mail or register ONLINE
4.Important matters
4.1 Examination admission card
(1)A examination admission card will be mailed to each applicant (For
group applicants, the notices of examination admission cards will be
mailed by batch to the groups official representative). In addition,
when you change your address after the submission of your
application, please notify JITSE Phil Foundation immediately to
avoid unnecessary delay.
(2)When you receive your examination admission card, please check if
the contents are correct. If there are errors, please follow the
applicable procedures below:
(a)In case of an error in the examination site please notify us
immediately and correct it by red pen.

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(b)In case of an error in your name, date of birth, sex or address,

please correct it by red pen. The same procedure shall apply
when you change your address after receipt of your notice of
acceptance. Columns for addresses of group applicants are left
blank intentionally. Please fill in your home address in the
allotted space by yourself.

4.2 DOs and DONTs

(1)DO bring the following on the day of the examination:
(a)Admission card. You will not be allowed to take the examination
without this.
(b)Valid identification (school ID or company ID, SSS or GSIS ID,
TIN ID, passport, drivers license, PRC license)
(c)Mongol pencil #2, sharpener, eraser, ruler
(d)Snacks. You are allowed to eat during the exam.
(e)Packed lunch. However, you are not allowed to eat inside the
examination room during the one-hour lunch break.
(2)DO make sure a picture is on your examination admission card.
Without a picture, you may not sit for the examination irrespective of
your reason.
(3)DO make sure the examination site is correct. You may not sit for
the examination in the location other than what is specified in your
admission card.
(4)DONT be late. Applicant entering his or her examination room more
than 30 minutes after the examination has begun will forfeit his or
her right to take the exam.
(5)DONT put any other things such as pencil case, beeper, cellular
phone, other programmable gadgets, or bag within arms reach.
(6)DONT

eat food that will create noise during the examination such as
crackers, chips, pork/chicken skin cracklings (chicharon), etc.

(7)DONT smoke inside the examination room.

DONT go out of the room during examination without informing the proctor.
Only one examinee per room is allowed to go out for a short duration
accompanied by the proctor.

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