Test of Practical Competency in ICT 2024 (TOPCIT 2024)

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I’ve learned a lot of valuable things because of the TOPCIT 2024 exam. Although I already had some background knowledge on various related topics—as I am an IT student and have taken several relevant subjects since my first year at Gordon College—this exam still opened my eyes to how broad and detailed the IT field can be. There were plenty of topics that were new to me. Almost half of the topics included in the exam were either not taught in my classes or I was unfamiliar with. I realized I wasn’t knowledgeable enough in certain areas. 

The exam consisted of topics from the Technical Field such as Software Development, Data and Database Management, System Architecture, and Information Security. Then there’s the Business Field, which includes IT Business & Ethics, as well as Project Management & Technical Communication. The last category is the Integrated Field, which focuses on real-world problem scenarios and how you would be able to handle them.

The exam consists of multiple-choice questions, which are generally worth fewer points for each correct answer. These questions mostly tested our understanding of basic concepts and required us to quickly recall and apply what we’ve learned. However, what really challenged me were the short and long paragraph questions. These types of questions were more analytical and situational—they required deeper thinking and the ability to explain our reasoning clearly. Because of that, they were also worth more points compared to the multiple-choice items. 

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