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Key Facts: ETEC Computer Licence Test Exam

The ETEC computer licence test is set by the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas) under ETEC.

ETEC's computer-teacher guide lists 16 standards in seven domains, led by Computer Science at 35%.

Specialized licence tests have 60 to 88 multiple-choice questions, depending on the specialization, according to the Qiyas FAQ.

ETEC lists two hours for paper-based professional licence tests, and calculators are not allowed.

Each professional licence test costs 100 SAR, and issuing or upgrading a licence costs 100 SAR.

Licence test results are valid for five calendar years from the result announcement.

The official test is in Arabic; this OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Independent practice for the ETEC/Qiyas computer teacher licence test: 100 English MCQs distributed by ETEC's published domain weights, covering logic and number systems, architecture and networks, programming, databases, cybersecurity, operating systems, computer applications, e-learning tools, teaching strategies and the Saudi computing curriculum. The real test is in Arabic, with 60–88 items depending on specialization; this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation.

Sample ETEC Computer Licence Test Practice Questions

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1What is the hexadecimal equivalent of the binary number 11011011₂?
A.CB₁₆
B.DB₁₆
C.DA₁₆
D.EB₁₆
Explanation: Split the byte into two 4-bit groups (nibbles): 1101 and 1011. The upper nibble 1101₂ = 8 + 4 + 1 = 13, which is the hex digit D; the lower nibble 1011₂ = 8 + 2 + 1 = 11, which is B. Together they give DB₁₆.
2A two-input NAND gate produces an output of 0 under which input condition?
A.When at least one input is 0
B.When the two inputs are different
C.Only when both inputs are 1
D.Only when both inputs are 0
Explanation: A NAND gate is an AND gate followed by a NOT. AND gives 1 only when both inputs are 1, so NAND gives 0 only in that single case and 1 for every other input combination.
3What is the 8-bit two's complement representation of the decimal integer −42?
A.11010101₂
B.10101010₂
C.00101010₂
D.11010110₂
Explanation: Write +42 in 8 bits as 00101010₂, invert every bit to get the one's complement 11010101₂, then add 1 to get 11010110₂. Check: 11010110₂ as an unsigned number is 214, and 214 − 256 = −42.
4A three-variable Boolean function F(A, B, C) equals 1 only for minterms m(1, 3, 5, 7). What is its simplest sum-of-products expression?
A.A·C
B.C
C.B′·C
D.A′ + B
Explanation: In binary the minterms are 001, 011, 101 and 111. C is 1 in all four, while A and B take all four combinations, so on a Karnaugh map the four cells form one group that eliminates A and B, leaving F = C.
5Which pair of equations correctly describes a 1-bit full adder with inputs A, B and carry-in Cin?
A.S = A ⊕ B; Cout = A·B·Cin
B.S = A ⊕ B ⊕ Cin; Cout = A·B + Cin·(A ⊕ B)
C.S = (A·B) ⊕ Cin; Cout = (A + B)·Cin
D.S = A ⊕ B ⊕ Cin; Cout = A·B·Cin
Explanation: The sum bit is the XOR of all three inputs. A carry is produced when A and B are both 1, or when the carry-in is 1 and exactly one of A and B is 1, giving Cout = A·B + Cin·(A ⊕ B).
6Matrices are written row by row. If A = [[1, 2], [3, 4]] and B = [[0, 1], [1, 0]], what is the product AB?
A.[[3, 4], [1, 2]]
B.[[0, 2], [3, 0]]
C.[[2, 1], [4, 3]]
D.[[1, 3], [4, 4]]
Explanation: Each entry is a row of A times a column of B. Row 1: (1·0 + 2·1, 1·1 + 2·0) = (2, 1). Row 2: (3·0 + 4·1, 3·1 + 4·0) = (4, 3). Multiplying by B swaps the columns of A, giving [[2, 1], [4, 3]].
7How many select (control) lines does an 8-to-1 multiplexer need to choose one of its eight data inputs?
A.3
B.2
C.8
D.4
Explanation: n select lines can address 2ⁿ inputs. Since 2³ = 8, an 8-to-1 multiplexer needs 3 select lines.
8Which CPU register holds the memory address of the next instruction to be fetched?
A.Instruction register (IR)
B.Accumulator
C.Program counter (PC)
D.Stack pointer (SP)
Explanation: The program counter stores the address of the next instruction. After each fetch it normally advances to the following instruction, unless a jump, branch or interrupt loads a new address.
9Which sequence ranks these storage locations from fastest to slowest access?
A.L1 cache → CPU registers → main memory (RAM) → SSD
B.CPU registers → L1 cache → main memory (RAM) → SSD
C.CPU registers → main memory (RAM) → L1 cache → SSD
D.Main memory (RAM) → L1 cache → CPU registers → SSD
Explanation: Registers sit inside the processor and are the fastest. L1 cache on the CPU chip comes next, then main memory (RAM), and secondary storage such as an SSD is far slower. Each level is larger and cheaper per byte than the one above it.
10During the fetch–decode–execute cycle, which CPU component interprets the fetched instruction and sends the signals that direct the other parts of the processor?
A.Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
B.Cache memory
C.Memory address register (MAR)
D.Control unit (CU)
Explanation: The control unit decodes each instruction and generates the timing and control signals that tell the ALU, registers, memory and buses what to do. The ALU then carries out the actual arithmetic or logic operation.

About the ETEC Computer Licence Test Exam

The Saudi Specialized Professional License Test for computer (الحاسب الآلي) teachers is the ETEC/Qiyas subject test that, with the general educational test, determines eligibility for a teacher professional licence. ETEC's candidate guide weights seven domains: Computer Science (35%), Computer Applications (18%), Teaching Strategies (14%), Computer Engineering (11%), Computing and Curriculum (8%), Computing and Mathematics (7%) and Computing and Education (7%). This is independent practice by OpenExamPrep. The official test is in Arabic, so this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a simulation of the Arabic test.

Exam sponsor: National Center for Assessment (Qiyas), Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Professional licensure for computer teachers in Saudi Arabia requires two ETEC/Qiyas tests: the general educational test (the same for all specializations) and the specialized test for the computer specialization (الحاسب الآلي). The specialized test samples ETEC's 16 computer-teacher standards in seven weighted domains. It is in Arabic, multiple-choice, delivered on paper or digitally depending on the specialization, and taken without a calculator.

Time Limit

Two hours for paper-based professional licence tests (ETEC FAQ). Confirm the duration shown for your paper or digital booking.

Passing Score

No single published pass mark. ETEC's Professional Licence Rules (1445 AH) place candidates by the lower of their general and specialized scores (50–69, 70–79, 80+) together with qualification and years of experience; a minimum of 50 in both tests is required for any licence level.

Exam / Certification Fees

100 SAR for the specialized test (the general educational test is a separate 100 SAR; licence issue or upgrade is 100 SAR).

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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.

7%

Computing and Mathematics

Number systems, Boolean algebra, matrices and logic-circuit design (standards 6.10.1–6.10.2).

11%

Computer Engineering

Computer architecture and computer networks (standards 6.10.3–6.10.4).

35%

Computer Science

Programming and digital control, databases, cybersecurity and operating systems (standards 6.10.5–6.10.8).

18%

Computer Applications

Productivity, multimedia, internet, web, cloud and maintenance tools, plus digital ethics and law (standards 6.10.9–6.10.10).

7%

Computing and Education

E-learning tools, interactive lessons and educational platforms (standard 6.10.11).

14%

Teaching Strategies

Teaching methods, research and computational thinking (standards 6.10.12, 6.10.14 and 6.10.15).

8%

Computing and Curriculum

Saudi computing curricula and data-analysis skills with applications (standards 6.10.13 and 6.10.16).

Preparing for the ETEC Computer Licence Test Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No single published pass mark. ETEC's Professional Licence Rules (1445 AH) place candidates by the lower of their general and specialized scores (50–69, 70–79, 80+) together with qualification and years of experience; a minimum of 50 in both tests is required for any licence level.
  • Assessment: Professional licensure for computer teachers in Saudi Arabia requires two ETEC/Qiyas tests: the general educational test (the same for all specializations) and the specialized test for the computer specialization (الحاسب الآلي). The specialized test samples ETEC's 16 computer-teacher standards in seven weighted domains. It is in Arabic, multiple-choice, delivered on paper or digitally depending on the specialization, and taken without a calculator.
  • Time limit: Two hours for paper-based professional licence tests (ETEC FAQ). Confirm the duration shown for your paper or digital booking.
  • Exam / certification fees: 100 SAR for the specialized test (the general educational test is a separate 100 SAR; licence issue or upgrade is 100 SAR). Official sources

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ETEC Computer Licence Test: Suggested Study Strategy

1Weight your study by ETEC's domains: Computer Science (programming, databases, cybersecurity and operating systems) alone is 35% of the specification.
2Do not skip Computer Applications (18%): spreadsheets, multimedia file sizes, web basics, cloud sharing, backups and digital ethics all appear in the standards.
3Practise by hand the calculations the test can include without a calculator, such as base conversions, two's complement, subnetting and data sizes.
4Review the teaching standards as well as the content: computational thinking, debugging with trace tables, PRIMM, pair programming and formative feedback.
5Learn the Saudi context the standards name, such as the Digital Skills curriculum, Madrasati and digital-technology laws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ETEC computer licence test cover?

ETEC's candidate guide lists 16 standards for computer teachers in seven weighted domains: Computing and Mathematics (7%), Computer Engineering (11%), Computer Science (35%), Computer Applications (18%), Computing and Education (7%), Teaching Strategies (14%) and Computing and Curriculum (8%).

Which tests are needed for a teacher professional licence?

Candidates need valid results in two ETEC/Qiyas tests: the general educational test and the specialized test for their specialization. The licence level then depends on the lower of the two scores, the candidate's qualification and years of teaching experience.

In what language is the official test, and is this bank a translation?

ETEC states that professional licence tests are in Arabic, except the English-language specialization. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for reviewing the same subject knowledge and teaching decisions. It is not an official translation or a simulation of the Arabic test.

How many questions are on the specialized test, and how long is it?

ETEC gives a range of 60 to 88 multiple-choice questions for specialized tests, depending on the specialization, and lists two hours for paper-based tests. The count for the computer test is not published separately, and calculators are not allowed.

How much does it cost?

ETEC's Professional Licence Rules set the fee at 100 SAR per test and 100 SAR for issuing or upgrading the licence, so the specialized and general tests are 100 SAR each.