First, the software designer exam:
The software designer examination belongs to the intermediate qualification examination of computer technology and software professional technical qualification (level). It is a national examination under the leadership of the Ministry of Personnel (changed to Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security) and the Ministry of Information Industry (changed to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology). Its purpose is to scientifically and fairly test the professional qualifications, professional technical qualifications and professional technical level of computer and software professionals in China.
Second, the examination requirements:
(1) Master data representation, arithmetic and logical operation methods in computers;
(2) Master the basic knowledge of applied mathematics and discrete mathematics;
(3) Master the computer architecture, the performance of each main component and the basic working principle;
(4) Master the basic knowledge of operating system and programming language, and understand the basic knowledge of compiler;
(5) Familiar with common data structures and common algorithms;
(6) Familiar with the basic knowledge of database, network and multimedia;
(7) Master C programming language and one of C++, Java, Visual Basic and Visual C++;
(8) Familiar with the basic knowledge of software engineering, software process improvement and software development project management;
(9) Master the methods and skills of software design;
(10) Understand the basic knowledge of informatization, common information technology standards, safety and relevant laws and regulations;
(1 1) Read and understand English materials in the computer field correctly.
Third, career prospects:
With the all-round development of IT technology in communication construction, medical care, education, transportation, tourism, finance, national government affairs, posts and telecommunications, civil aviation and other aspects, it has promoted the all-round development of software in various industries and promoted the strong demand for software design and development talents.
From the classification of IT technology, microelectronics technology is the foundation, network and communication technology is the carrier, and software technology is the core. As a core technology, software designers who have mastered the core technology have very good career prospects. The steady growth of IT industry will inevitably lead to the growth of demand for software designers.
The further development goal of software designers is to become system analysts and system architects.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia Software Designer