PDF Version DemoA IFPUG certification remains one of the clearest career accelerators in IT. The IFPUG Certified Function Point Specialist exam stands in the way, and the 249 practice questions at ActualPDF are the direct route through it.
IFPUG I40-420 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IFPUG (International Function Point Users Group) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IFPUG Certified Function Point Specialist |
| Exam Number: | 140-420 |
| Exam Duration: | 180 (210 for non-native language) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Case study, Scenario-based, Multiple-choice |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Function Point Practitioner (CFPP) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 150 |
| Passing Score: | 90% overall, minimum 80% per section |
| Exam Price: | €235 / $255 USD |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, English |
| Recommended Training: | IFPUG Training Resources IFPUG Counting Practices Manual (CPM) |
| Exam Registration: | IFPUG Official Certification Page Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Knowledge of IFPUG CPM, practical FPA experience; no mandatory prerequisites |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://ifpug.org/certification/cfps-cfpp |
IFPUG I40-420 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Implementation | 33% | - General System Characteristics (GSC) - Complexity determination rules - Value Adjustment Factor (VAF) application - Identification of ILF, EIF, EI, EO, EQ - Unadjusted Function Point (UFP) calculation |
| Topic 2: Case Study | 34% | - Development project sizing - Enhancement project sizing - Real-world specification interpretation - Maintenance application counting - Full application counting scenarios |
| Topic 3: Definition | 33% | - Function Point Analysis principles - Data and transactional function definitions - Counting Practices Manual (CPM) definitions - Basic concepts and terminology - Boundary and scope rules |
IFPUG I40-420 Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
IFPUG Certified Function Point Specialist is an official IFPUG (International Function Point Users Group) exam, listed under exam code I40-420. A passing result earns you the Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS) certification at the Specialist level. It also ties into Certified Function Point Practitioner (CFPP), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 150 questions inside 180 (210 for non-native language) on the IFPUG Certified Function Point Specialist exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing IFPUG Certified Function Point Specialist requires 90% overall, minimum 80% per section, and the official registration fee is €235 / $255 USD. Retakes charge the full €235 / $255 USD again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Recommended: Knowledge of IFPUG CPM, practical FPA experience; no mandatory prerequisites
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for IFPUG Certified Function Point Specialist goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers.
IFPUG (International Function Point Users Group) recommends the following training for IFPUG Certified Function Point Specialist candidates.
Follow any course with the 249 practice questions in the ActualPDF I40-420 package; the software engine will even remind you which mistakes need another round.
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The IFPUG Certified Function Point Specialist syllabus spans 3 domains, led by Case Study (34%), Implementation (33%), and Definition (33%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
IFPUG Certified Function Point Specialist Sample Questions:
The data retrieved from the state drop down list is obtained by reading the State file that contains only state code and state description. The State file is not updated frequently as states are not added on a frequent basis. How would the drop down list be measured?
- A. 1 EO with 1FTR
- B. 1 EQ with 1 FTR
- C. Not counted
- D. 1 EQ with OFTR
Which of the following statements regarding DET counting is (are) true?
- A. Attributes referenced by the application being measured are not counted
- B. Do not count a DET for attribute required by the user to establish a relationship with another data function
- C. Both A and C
- D. Count a DET for each attribute required by the user to establish a relationship with another data function
Consider the following diagram.
The business requirement states that an employee must have at least one cubicle, but may have an unlimited number of cubicles assigned. A cubicle can also be occupied by more than one employee at a time. How many total DETs are depicted?
- A. 10
- B. 8
- C. 4
- D. 6
The primary intent of an EQ is to:
- A. Both A and C
- B. present information to a user
- C. alter the behavior of the application
- D. maintain one or more ILFs
The user requires the ability to retrieve detailed information on a specific item in inventory by entering the item number and pressing the Retrieve button. When the detailed information is displayed, the user is also given the ability to change the detailed information or delete the entire item from the inventory and pressing either the Change or Delete button. How would this (these) transactional function(s) be measured?
- A. 2 EIs and 1 EQ
- B. 2 EIs
- C. 1 EQ
- D. 1 EI and 1 EQ
