RE: AS/400 RPG Certification Test

[Joe Teff <jteff19@xxxxxxx>]

Kenneth R. Ruthven wrote:

> I was considering signing taking the IBM AS/400 RPG Certification test.
> I was looking for practice tests.  I located one on the IBM
> education/Certify page.  I was curious if anyone new of any other
> sample/practice tests that may be available.  I would also be interested
> in hearing from anyone who has previously taken the certification test.

That is the only place that I know of to see sample questions.

The test consists of a few operating system questions, programmer tool
questions and RPG (RPG 2, RPG 3 & RPG/ILE). Some questions are posed
using code that requires you to know several things to get a correct answer.
I will not discuss actual questions, so please don't ask. I have heard that
the percentage of people that pass is fairly low (I heard 48% once but that
was from another consultant that I do not know real well). I expect this is
because you must know all flavors from RPG 2 (and the cycle) to RPG/ILE
(and ILE concepts).

In regard to Don's response concerning why you would want to take the exam:

I still don't see any real demand for certification or even any reward for being
certified. The Microsoft, Lotus, etc. certifications are bringing the topic up 
more.
The firm I'm with has made a company-wide statement as to having everyone
certified in their area of expertise. I am the only one certified on the AS/400 
at
this time though. There may be areas of the country or specific industries that
require it more than others. If nothing else, the logo looks good on my business
card!

Joe Teff
Information Technology Consultant
IBM Certified Specialist - AS/400 RPG Programmer
Minneapolis, MN

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