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Key Facts: SQU IT Exit Exam
6 chapters
Chapters in the official FPCS0101 sample test; the Fall 2026 course outline adds IT Security as Chapter 7
SQU CPS FPCS0101 Sample Test and Course Outline
2 days
Length of the IT Exit Test period, held in the E, F, CPS and DCS computer labs
SQU Student Guide for Placement and Exit Tests 2026/2027
Level 4+
English Placement Test level that qualifies students for the IT Exit Test (listed Arabic-medium majors must take it)
SQU Student Guide for Placement and Exit Tests 2026/2027
IC3 / ICDL
Certificates (IC3 GS5 earned at CPS, or ICDL) that exempt students from the IT Exit Test and IT course
SQU Student Guide for Placement and Exit Tests 2026/2027
The SQU IT Exit Test checks the basic computing skills taught in course FPCS0101 (FPCS0102 in Arabic). Students who reach Level 4 on the English Placement Test qualify, and students in the listed Arabic-medium majors must take it; it runs over two days in campus computer labs. The official sample test covers Computer Fundamentals, Windows file management, Word 2016, Excel 2016, PowerPoint 2016, and Networks and Internet, and the Fall 2026 course adds IT Security. Passing exempts students from the course, as do an IC3 GS5 earned at CPS or an ICDL certificate. This is independent MCQ practice by OpenExamPrep, not an official SQU test; hands-on file tasks are adapted into conceptual questions.
Sample SQU IT Exit Practice Questions
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1Which of the following computer components is classified as an internal primary storage device that temporarily holds active program instructions and data being processed by the CPU?
2How many bits are grouped together to form one standard byte in digital computing?
3A photo file is 3 MB in size. Using 1 MB = 1,024 KB, how large is the photo in kilobytes (KB)?
4A student's laptop has Microsoft Windows, Word, Google Chrome and Adobe Photoshop installed. Which of these is SYSTEM SOFTWARE rather than application software?
5In a personal computer, what is the main job of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
6Which of the following computer hardware devices is classified strictly as an INPUT device?
7What happens to the data stored in a computer's Random Access Memory (RAM) when the computer is shut down?
8Which of the following storage technologies uses flash memory chips with no moving mechanical parts, resulting in faster read/write speeds and greater durability?
9What type of software license allows users to examine, modify, and redistribute the original source code freely?
10Which specification measure represents the clock speed of a modern computer microprocessor?
About the SQU IT Exit Exam
The IT Exit Test is given by SQU's Centre for Preparatory Studies during orientation to decide whether eligible new students have met the Foundation Program IT requirement or must study the basic computing skills course (FPCS0101 in English or FPCS0102 in Arabic).
Exam sponsor: Sultan Qaboos University — Centre for Preparatory Studies (CPS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Not published
Passing Score
Pass mark not published; passing exempts students from the Foundation Program IT course (FPCS0101 or FPCS0102). An IC3 GS5 earned at CPS or an ICDL certificate also exempts students.
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Computer Fundamentals
Hardware, CPU and memory, storage and data units, operating systems, and software licensing
Windows and File Management
File Explorer, file extensions, compression, searching, safe removal, and shortcuts
Microsoft Word 2016
Text and paragraph formatting, indents, tables, breaks, headers and footers, borders and watermarks, and review tools
Microsoft Excel 2016
Cell references, functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, COUNTIF, IF), sorting, filtering, alignment, and charts
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Slide masters, themes, views, transitions, animations, and slide show tools
Computer Networks, Internet and IT Security
Network types, domains, email, browsers, HTTPS, firewalls, malware, passwords, and two-factor authentication
Preparing for the SQU IT Exit Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass mark not published; passing exempts students from the Foundation Program IT course (FPCS0101 or FPCS0102). An IC3 GS5 earned at CPS or an ICDL certificate also exempts students.
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: Not published
- Exam / certification fees: Not published Official sources
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SQU IT Exit: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SQU IT Exit Test (FPCS0101)?
It is the computer skills test given during orientation by SQU's Centre for Preparatory Studies. Passing it exempts students from the Foundation Program IT course (FPCS0101 in English or FPCS0102 in Arabic).
Who is eligible to take the IT Exit Test?
Students who reach Level 4 or higher on the SQU English Placement Test qualify and are notified. Students in the listed Arabic-medium majors, such as Islamic Education, Arabic Language, History and Social Work, must take the test.
What external certificates exempt students from the IT Exit Test?
Students holding an IC3 GS5 certificate earned at CPS, or an ICDL certificate, are exempt from both the IT Exit Test and the Foundation Program IT course.
How does this practice bank adapt the official hands-on format?
The official sample test asks many questions that students answer by opening and working on Windows and Office 2016 files. This independent bank adapts those tasks into conceptual, procedural and scenario-based multiple-choice questions about the same features. It is a study aid, not a simulation of the lab-based test, so practise in the real software as well.