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The development of a valid examination for the CAP certification process began with a clear and concise definition of the knowledge,
skills, and abilities needed for competent job performance. Using interviews, surveys, observation, and group discussions, ISA Learn about ISA’s Testing Windows
worked with automation professionals to delineate critical job components. The knowledge and skill bases for the questions on the
examination were derived from the actual practice of the automation professionals as outlined in the 2012 CAP Role Delineation Onsite ISA Training at Your Plant
Study.

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CAP test specifications were developed by combining the overall survey evaluations of importance, frequency, and criticality, and
converting the results into percentages. Importance, frequency, and criticality ratings were weighted equally in this computation.
These percentages are used to determine the number of questions related to each domain and task, as shown in the chart below. Download the CAP Brochure

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CAP Performance Domains and Test Specifications

% of Test Number of Items on Test Training to Help Prepare for the Exam

I. Feasibility Study 11% 19

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II. Definition 12% 21
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III. System Design 20% 35

IV. Development 19% 33 CAP COMMUNITY Email List

V. Deployment 16% 28
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VI. Operation and Maintenance 22% 39
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TOTAL: 100% 175

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In addition to the CAP test specifications based on the Domains, the test questions are also distributed by knowledge or technical
topic categories to ensure broad coverage of technical topics. The distribution of exam questions among these technical topics is
particularly important to those preparing for the exam.

CAP Test Specifications by Technical Topic Category % of Test Number of Items on Test

I. Basic Continuous Control 14% 24

II. Basic Discrete, Sequencing, and Manufacturing Control 13% 23

III. Advanced Control 9% 16

IV. Reliability, Safety and Electrical 13% 23

V. Integration and Software 21% 37

VI. Deployment and Maintenance 16% 28

VII. Work Structure 14% 24

TOTAL: 100% 175

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