ARDUINO

FUNDAMENTALS
EXAM GUIDE
BEFORE
THE
EXAM WHAT IS ARDUINO FUNDAMENTALS?

Arduino Fundamentals is part of the official Arduino Certification Program,

designed to test your knowledge in Arduino related electronics,
programming and physical computing, and based on the concepts
introduced in the Arduino Starter Kit.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The exam provides an entry level assessment, and is available for everyone
interested in officially certifying their skills and knowledge.

EXAM PREPARATION

Currently, Arduino does not offer any set training courses that prepare for
the Arduino Fundamentals exam. However, the knowledge level and
concepts tested in the exam closely match the content of the Arduino
Starter Kit. We can therefore recommend going through the content of the
Arduino Starter Kit Projects book, and building the projects introduced in it.
You can also purchase the Arduino Fundamentals and Starter Kit bundle on
the Arduino Store (currently available worldwide except Brazil).

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE PREPARED

The more practical experience you have, the better your chances are to
earn the Fundamentals Certificate.
Take a look at the descriptions of the 8 main categories on the EXAM
QUESTIONS section below; these should help you to evaluate whether you
lack any particular knowledge or skill.
You can also try the Arduino Fundamentals 5 question demo. Please note
that your performance in the demo does not indicate how you will do on
the actual exam, but it will give you a good idea of what to expect.

HOW TO ACCESS THE EXAM

It is possible to access the exam in two ways: by purchasing the Arduino

Fundamentals and Starter Kit bundle on the Arduino Store, or by
purchasing the exam access on the Arduino Fundamentals landing page.
You will need an Arduino account in order to complete the purchase.

Purchasing the bundle (currently available worldwide except Brazil) for

$109.90, will grant you the Arduino Starter Kit and an activation code for 1
attempt at the Fundamentals exam. The code will be sent to you by email
immediately after the purchase, and can be used to access the exam right
away. The activation code is valid for 6 months. Once the code has been
redeemed, you have 1 year to activate the exam; after that period, the code
will become invalid. You will receive reminder emails prior to code and
exam attempt expiration.

Purchasing the exam alone (currently available worldwide except Brazil)

costs $30.00 and grants 1 attempt at the Arduino Fundamentals exam.
Once the exam access is unlocked, you have one year to complete your
attempt; you will also receive reminder emails close to access expiration
date.
DURING
THE
EXAM EXAM FORMAT

The Arduino Fundamentals exam is web-based, and can be completed from

your computer at any time. The exam consists of 36 questions that cover a
range of topics with 75 minutes to complete them all. The passing grade
for the exam is 70 points out of 100.
Please note that the exam is currently available in English only.

EXAM NAVIGATION

Throughout the exam, you will be able to freely navigate back and forth
between the questions, and edit your answers as necessary. Once the timer
starts, it is not possible to pause or restart it. If the time runs out before you
have submitted the exam, your answers will be evaluated and graded in their
current state.
To avoid a loss of your answers, use the exam arrow buttons, and / or the left
navigation panel only. Do not use the browser back and forward buttons during
the exam.

EXAM QUESTIONS

You will encounter questions that test your knowledge in relation to the
following 8 main categories:

Electricity. Understanding the concepts such as resistance, voltage, power and

capacitance, and being able to measure and calculate them.

Reading circuits and schematics. Understanding how electronics are

represented visually, and the ability to read and analyze electronic circuits.

Arduino IDE. Understanding the functionality of the Arduino development

environment, serial communication, libraries and errors.

Arduino Boards. Understanding the constitution and capabilities of an Arduino

board and the functions of it’s different parts.

Frequency and Duty cycle. Understanding the concepts of Pulse Width

Modulation (PWM) and frequency, and being able to calculate duty cycle.

Electronic components. Understanding how various electronic components

such as leds, sensors, buttons and motors work, and how to use them in a
circuit.

Programming syntax and semantics. Understanding the building blocks of the

Arduino programming language such as functions, arguments, variables and
loops.

Programming logic. Ability to program various electronic components, read,

analyse and troubleshoot Arduino code.

NECESSARY MATERIALS

In order to take the exam you will need a computer with access to a stable
internet connection. Please note that browsers on mobile devices (phones
and tablets) are NOT supported.
Additionally, you may find it useful to have readily available: a pen, paper, a
calculator, an Arduino board with USB cable and the Arduino Projects book
(though these aren't compulsory).
AFTER
THE
EXAM ASSESSMENT AND RESULT

Once you submit the exam, the answers will be evaluated automatically, and
graded instantly. You will receive feedback about your performance in relation
to the different topics covered in the exam. If you are successful in passing the
exam, you will be granted a certificate that is available to download.

ARDUINO CERTIFICATE

Arduino Certificate is an official document granted to you upon successful

completion of The Arduino Fundamentals exam. It serves as a guarantee of
your skills and knowledge within Arduino physical computing and electronics.

If you lose your certificate, you can download it again any time from the
Arduino Certification page. Please note that you need to log in to your
Arduino account to download your certificate:
https://create.arduino.cc/edu/courses/local/certification

RETAKING THE EXAM

If you do not pass the Arduino Fundamentals, you can purchase another
attempt and retake the exam. At the end of each exam you are presented
with your performance in relation to the 8 categories of questions covered
in the exam, enabling you to see what type of knowledge you are lacking.

Please note that the exams are randomized, and you will encounter a
completely new set of questions every time you take it.

You can try the demo to see the types of questions you will encounter on
the Fundamentals exam.
GET IN TOUCH

If you have any further questions, you can click here to check the FAQ. You
can also contact our support team at [email protected]