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BCS PC-SD-DSD-20 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | BCS Foundation Certificate in Digital Solutions Development |
| Exam Number: | PC-SD-DSD-20 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | BCS International Diploma in Solution Development |
| Exam Price: | £200 (UK, excl. VAT); varies by region |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 65% (26/40) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid indefinitely |
| Exam Format: | Closed Book, Proctored, Multiple Choice |
| Recommended Training: | Official Syllabus PDF BCS Accredited Training Providers |
| Exam Registration: | Register via BCS Register via Pearson VUE |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at test centres |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; no prior coding experience required; accredited training recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.bcs.org/qualifications-and-certifications/certifications-for-professionals/solution-development/bcs-foundation-certificate-in-digital-solution-development/ |
BCS PC-SD-DSD-20 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Digital solution acquisition, deployment and maintenance | 10% | - Deployment approaches and release management - Maintenance and operational support - Build vs buy decisions |
| Topic 2: Quality assurance and quality control | 15% | - Defect management - Quality standards and metrics - Testing types and methodologies |
| Topic 3: User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design | 15% | - Accessibility and usability - UI design concepts and standards - UX principles and user-centred design |
| Topic 4: The context for digital solution development | 10% | - Digital service lifecycle - DSD scope and principles - Business drivers and constraints |
| Topic 5: Cyber security | 5% | - Security controls and compliance - Threats and vulnerabilities - Basic security principles |
| Topic 6: Data and information architecture and design | 10% | - Information management and modelling - Data integrity and governance - Data types, structures and storage |
| Topic 7: Digital service definition | 15% | - Service level agreements and KPIs - User stories, use cases and modelling - Requirements engineering |
| Topic 8: Digital solution architecture and design | 20% | - Scalability, reliability and security considerations - Architectural styles and patterns - System components and integration |
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