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How Many Questions are in Each Category?

The exact number of questions in each category has varied a little from year to year. The current counts for Spring 2007 are shown in the table below.

ISA part1 part2 Section Skill Area Description
250 129 121 . Total
128 15 113 1.0 Information Technology Skills
48 9 39 1.1 Software Development
4 1 3 1.1.1 Programming-principles, objects, algorithms, modules, testing
6 4 2 1.1.2 Application Development-requirements, specs, developing
23 . 23 1.1.3 Algorithmic Design, Data, Object and File Structures
4 4 . 1.1.4 Problem Solving-identify problems, systems concepts, creativity
11 . 11 1.1.5 Client Server Software Development
21 1 20 1.2 Web Development
4 . 4 1.2.1 Web page Development-HTML, page editors, tools
17 1 16 1.2.2 Web programming-thin client, asp, ODBC, CGI, E-commerce
29 1 28 1.3 Database
13 . 13 1.3.1 Modeling and design, construction, schema tools, DB Systems
12 1 11 1.3.2 Triggers, Stored Procedures, Audit Controls: Design/Development
4 . 4 1.3.3 Administration: security, safety, backup, repairs, replicating
30 4 26 1.4 Systems Integration
4 . 4 1.4.1 Computer Systems Hardware
9 . 9 1.4.2 Networking (Lan/Wan) and Telecommunications
5 . 5 1.4.3 Operating Systems Management-multi platforms/protocols, NT/Unix
4 3 1 1.4.4 Computer Systems Software-OS fundamentals, resource mgt concepts
3 . 3 1.4.5 LAN/WAN Design and Management
5 1 4 1.4.6 Systems Configuration, Operation, Administration
53 45 8 2.0 Organizational and Professional Skills
36 35 1 2.1 Individual and Team Interpersonal Skill
4 4 . 2.1.1 Learning to learn
7 7 . 2.1.2 Professionalism-self directed, leadership, time mgt
6 6 . 2.1.3 Personal Skills-encouraging, listening, being organized
4 4 . 2.1.4 Professionalism-committing to and completing work
7 7 . 2.1.5 Teams-team building, vision/mission development, synergy
4 4 . 2.1.6 Communication-oral, written, multimedia, empathetic listening
4 3 1 2.1.7 Ethics-theory/concepts,setting an ethical example
17 10 7 2.2 Business Fundamentals
4 3 1 2.2.1 Learning Business Process and Environment
4 4 . 2.2.2 Accounting, Distribution, Finance, HR, Marketing, Production
9 3 6 2.2.3 Business Problems and Appropriate Technical Solutions
77 69 8 3.0 Strategic Organizational Systems Development with IS
46 38 8 3.1 Organizational Systems Development
6 5 1 3.1.1 Strategic Utilization of Information Technology
3 3 . 3.1.2 IS Planning
4 4 . 3.1.3 IT and Organizational Systems
20 14 6 3.1.4 Information Systems Analysis and Design
4 4 . 3.1.5 Decision Making
4 4 . 3.1.6 Systems Concepts, Use of IT, Customer Service
5 4 1 3.1.7 Systems Theory and Quality Concepts
31 31 . 3.2 Project Management
7 7 . 3.2.1 Team Leading, Project Goal Setting
8 8 . 3.2.2 Monitor and Direct Resources and Activities
7 7 . 3.2.3 Coordinate Life Cycle Scheduling and Planning
4 4 . 3.2.4 Apply concepts of continuous improvement
5 5 . 3.2.5 Project Scheduling and Tracking