Dear Future Certified Automation Professionals,
I would like to share the CAP Exam notes receive from one of my friend Mr.Nottam Uwaise (Pallapatti ,Tamilnadu) working as Instrument Commissioning Engineer for Luberef Expansion Project. He followed and prepared for the notes during his Examination. We hope this notes will be useful notes for your Examination !!
Please go to the web link as below..
2) CAP exam content,
preparation for test, final result
The CAP exam is offered either as a
paper-based or computer-based format. The paper-based test is offered only on
special occasions (e.g., after CAP review courses offered by ISA or after ISA
Automation Week). Electronic testing is offered through test centers worldwide.
The CAP exam consists of 175 multiple choice questions covering seven different
domains as described in the CAP Body of Knowledge to be answered in four hours.
Pacing yourself is the key to clearing the exam. If you are unable to solve a
question, you can mark it and revert back to it later. Plan your time so as to
answer at least 50 questions an hour and keep the last half hour to ponder any
questions you had marked.
Here is a personal analysis on the exam
content, which will help you better prepare your study plan.
Nature of questions
a. 85-90% of the questions were from “A Guide
to the Automation Body of Knowledge”
b. 5-10% were related to NEC, NFPA, and ISA
standards
c. 5% were randomly selected
Difficulty level (1
being least and 10 being most)
a. 30% were in between 1-4
b. 50% were in between 5-8
c. 10% were in between 9-10
Additional notes
a. What are standard documents in a project
life cycle (URS, FDS, DDS, and UTPs)? What information does each one of these
cover?
b. Practice questions to calculate project
life-cycle cost and comparison of difference projects with different life-cycle
costs.
ISA does not share any information about
scores and marking criteria. At the end of the exam, you will be notified if
you have passed or need to retake it.
CAP reference material
There are numerous CAP resources available at
ISA’s website (www.isa.org/link/cap_study). Some of the reference material
includes:
·
Certified Automation Professional Study Guide, Second Edition: The Study Guide contains a list of the CAP
domains and tasks, 75 review questions, and answers complete with
justifications. References that were used for each study guide question are
also provided.
·
A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge, Second Edition: Edited by Vernon L. Trevathan, father of the
CAP program, with contributions from more than 35 leading experts. This book
defines the most important automation concepts and processes, while also
describing the technical skills professionals may require for implementation in
today’s industrial environment.
·
CAP Learning System: This tool includes a seven module printed textbook and 500
online sample questions. Online sample questions and answers explained with
reasoning, help to carve your study plan and reinforce your knowledge base with
a practice test.
·
CAP Exam Review Course (EC00): This is a three-day instructor-led course offered at different
locations throughout the U.S. It provides a thorough review to areas included
in the CAP Body of Knowledge like field devices, control and simulation, alarm
management best practices, safety instrumented systems, maintenance management,
workflow structures, and project management. After this review course, ISA
offers the CAP test in paper and pencil format without any fee.
·
CAP Online Exam Review Course (EC00E): ISA’s CyberU online instructor-assisted
training course utilizes pre-recorded training modules, additional text
materials, online evaluations, and e-mail discussions. Students will have
access via e-mail to an instructor. This course runs for nine weeks. The course
includes a copy of the CAP Learning System.
Sample questions
Sample questions are a must before attempting
the actual exam. The sample questions will help you refine your study plan and
focus on areas that need to be studied in detail. When your preparation is
complete, you can revisit them to ensure your readiness for the exam.
References for sample questions:
·
CAP Learning System
comes with 500 online sample questions with reasoning for correct answers.
·
InTech publishes one CAP
sample question in every issue. They are available online at
www.isa.org/link/certification_main.
Getting a CAP Champion
CAP Champions are your
personal guides to finding your way to success. These individuals have
successfully passed their CAP and will assist you in refining your study plan,
selecting study material that best fits your needs and share their own personal
experiences. ISA maintains a list of active CAPs, and you can easily locate
someone in your area at www.isa.org/link/CAP_people.
CAP products and
renewal
Within 30 days of taking and passing your
exam, you will receive a packet from ISA containing:
·
CAP certificate signed
by the ISA president
·
CAP badge you can
stick to your shirt
·
CAP pocket ID
·
CAP sticker for your
safety helmet
If for some reason you are unable to pass your
test, you can sit for a retest after 30 days with a fee of $170. You can take
it twice within a nine-month eligibility period.
CAP certifications are valid for three years.
Within four months of your certification expiration, you need to submit an
application for renewal. You will be required to earn 135 Professional
Development Hours (PDH). One year of relevant experience worth 30 PDHs, so
three years of experience will gain you 90 PDHs. Remaining 45 PDHs can be
earned using professional trainings, ISA web seminars, and courses.
Being CAP helped me grow more visible among my
peers and enhanced my reach to new job opportunities. My professional networking
has increased, and I am getting more invitations and views over LinkedIn
profile. But the best part throughout the journey was rediscovering my passion
in automation. Most of my previous experiences and exposures were limited to
process automation, but now I have discovered others domains of automation like
batch processing, MES, and SIS design. Looking ahead is fun now!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mr. Nottam Uwasie is an ISA Certified Automation Professional working at Free Lancer Automation & Instrument application engineer.
Thanks to Mr. Nottam Uwaise.
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