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 Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................................................................................... 3

Statement of Understanding ............................................................................. 4

1. Examination Information ............................................................................ 6

1.1 Content Outline ............................................................................................... 6
1.2 Duration .......................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Language ........................................................................................................ 7
1.4 Fee .................................................................................................................. 7
1.5 Test Centers and Locations ............................................................................. 7
1.6 Training ........................................................................................................... 8

2. Scope of Certification ................................................................................. 9

2.1 Scope of Certification ...................................................................................... 9
2.2 Validity Period.................................................................................................. 9

3. Application Procedures ............................................................................ 10

3.1 Prerequisites ................................................................................................. 10
3.2 GAIT Code of Ethics ...................................................................................... 10
3.3 GAIT Non-Disclosure Agreement ................................................................... 12
3.4 How to Apply for an Examination ................................................................... 13
3.5 Special Accommodation ................................................................................ 14

4. On the Day of the Examination ................................................................ 15

4.1 Test Center Regulations ................................................................................ 15
4.2 Valid ID .......................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Sitting for the Examination ............................................................................. 15
4.4 Examination Security ..................................................................................... 16
4.5 No-Show and Late Arrival .............................................................................. 17
4.6 Cancellation and Rescheduling ..................................................................... 17

5. Certification Program Information ........................................................... 18

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 5.1 Certificate and Score Report ......................................................................... 18
5.2 Confidentiality and Release of Information .................................................... 18
5.3 Public Information.......................................................................................... 19
5.4 Retake Policy ................................................................................................ 19
5.5 Recertification Policy ..................................................................................... 19
5.6 Cheating and Fraud....................................................................................... 19
5.7 Complaints and Appeals Policies ................................................................... 19
5.8 Logo and Certification Marks ......................................................................... 20

Appendix 1: Examination Task and Competence Requirements ................ 22

Appendix 2: Complaint Form ......................................................................... 27

Appendix 3: Appeal Form ............................................................................... 28

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Introduction
Thank you for your interest in the GAIT certification program. GAIT evaluates your
knowledge, skills and understanding of IT related to Database, OS, Application,
Storage, Security, Network and Virtualization.

This handbook contains the scope of the certification, prerequisites, descriptions of

the application process, examination process, certification process and all other
information related to the this program.

The GAIT certification program was developed by Japan Third Party Co., Ltd. (JTP).
GAIT does not delegate its decisions relating to the GAIT certification program and
is solely responsible for and retains authority over all decisions related to
certification, including the granting, maintaining, recertifying, expanding and
reducing the scope of the certification, and suspending or withdrawing certification.
JTP and GAIT are committed to safeguarding impartiality and ensuring integrity of
the certification scheme.

The GAIT examination is administered by Prometric and is delivered at Prometric

Test Centers worldwide.

All general inquiries regarding the GAIT certification program are handled by GAIT,
with headquarters located in Tokyo, Japan.
Please direct all inquiries to [email protected]

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Statement of Understanding
To become GAIT certified, all Candidates must agree to the Statement of
Understanding as follows:

I confirm that I have read, understand and will abide by all terms and conditions of
the GAIT certification program as described in this Handbook. If any statement
made on my application or hereafter supplied to GAIT is false or inaccurate, or if I
violate any other rules or regulations, I acknowledge and agree that the penalties
for doing so include, but are not limited to: denial of certification, or suspension of,
revocation of, or the placement of limitations upon, my certification (if already
granted).

I understand that GAIT and/or its testing agents reserve the right to refuse my
admission to test if I do not have the proper identification, or if I do not report at the
appropriate time. If I am refused admission for any of these reasons or if I fail to
appear at the test site as scheduled, I will not receive a refund of the examination
fee and there will be no credit transferred to future examinations. I recognize that
the invigilator(s) at my assigned test site are required to maintain proper and secure
test administration conditions and I will follow their instructions. I will not attempt to
communicate in any way with other examinees or any outside parties during the
examination. I will not bring any outside materials into the testing site, including
reference materials, notes, photographic or communication devices, or calculators
with user-programmable memory capacity.

I understand that the content of all GAIT Certification examinations is copyrighted

and is the property of JTP. Examination materials will be provided to me for the sole
purpose of testing my knowledge and skills in the discipline for which I seek
certification, and I am prohibited from using or possessing GAIT examination
content for any other purpose or at any other time. I agree not to disclose, publish,
copy, reproduce, transmit, or distribute examination content, in whole or in part, in
any form or by any means, for any purpose, without express prior written
authorization from GAIT. Any unauthorized possession, disclosure, publication,
copying, reproduction, transmission, or distribution of Certification examination
content or materials in any form is prohibited and may subject me to civil liability
and/or criminal prosecution. I understand that I am prohibited from consulting study

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aids of any type during a testing session; copying from notes or from another
examinee during a testing session; speaking or otherwise communicating with
others during a testing session; copying, photographing, transcribing, or otherwise
reproducing test materials; removing test materials from the examination room;
aiding other examinees or receiving aid from anyone else; or having improper
access to Certification examination content prior to the examination administration.
Engaging in such misconduct may disqualify me from all future examinations and
from ever being certified by GAIT.

I understand and agree that if I do not follow the terms and conditions of GAIT
Certification Program I will be subjected to disciplinary actions. Disciplinary actions
may include, but not limited to the following: refusal to participate in GAIT
examination, canceling my examination score, refusal to issue a GAIT certificate,
suspending or revoking a GAIT certificate, imposing an administrative fine or
imposing a fine for damages and/or losses. I understand that GAIT owns the
certificate and I will return it to GAIT if requested to do so.

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1. Examination Information
The GAIT certification examination was developed based on the results of a
job-task analysis study using a psychometrically valid process. The examination
was developed by subject-matter experts and is designed to measure the
knowledge, skills and understanding of IT related to Database, OS, Application,
Storage, Security, Network and Virtualization.

1.1 Content Outline

The examination consists of one-hundred and thirty-two (132) questions,
divided into seven (7) fields and twenty-two (22) categories. Task
Descriptions and Competence Requirements is attached as Appendix 1 at the
end of this handbook.

Questions are single response multiple choice items and multiple response
multiple choice items.

The outline of the examination content is provided below:

Database
DB-1 SQL
DB-2 Management
DB-3 Design
OS
OS-1 Literacy
OS-2 Windows
OS-3 UNIX＆Linux
Application
AP-1 Basic
AP-2 Design
AP-3 Implementation
AP-4 Development Process
Storage
SG-1 Literacy
SG-2 RAID
SG-3 Backup

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 Security
SC-1 Literacy
SC-2 Infrastructure
SC-3 Cracking
SC-4 Policy
Network
NW-1 Literacy
NW-2 Device
NW-3 Mobile & Social
Virtualization
VR-1 Literacy
VR-2 Server & Storage

1.2 Duration
Candidates have fifty-two (52) minutes to complete the examination.

1.3 Language
The GAIT certification examination is available in English, Japanese and
Chinese languages.

1.4 Fee
The GAIT certification fee is one-hundred and twenty (120) US Dollars.
Candidates must pay in full prior to the examination.

The GAIT certification fee is collected from the candidate at the time of
registration and candidates may pay the GAIT certification fee by credit card.

Some locations require payment at the Prometric Authorized Testing Center

(APTC). Pre-approved account payments and purchase orders are not
available in locations where payment is collected at the APTC. For more
information about payment options contact your local Prometric Center at
https://www.prometric.com/en-us/contact-us/pages/default.aspx

1.5 Test Centers and Locations

The examination is administered at GAIT’s authorized computer based
testing provider (Prometric).

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 Candidates can find the nearest Prometric Test Center to take the GAIT
examination at
https://www.prometric.com/en-us/for-test-takers/pages/locate-a-test-center.as
px?Type=locate

1.6 Training
GAIT does not provide training or preparatory materials, nor does it offer or
endorse training programs or preparatory courses. Candidates are
encouraged to plan their own course of study by reviewing the examination
blueprint, identifying any areas of weakness, and securing the necessary
resources to adequately prepare for the examination.

JTP offers IT training and education, however, GAIT does not promote or
endorse use of JTP’s training or education.

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2. Scope of Certification
2.1 Scope of Certification
Based on the score attained, Candidates either fail the examination or are
awarded one of three certification proficiency levels.

GAIT certification program does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender,
race, religion, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.

Proficiency levels are awarded according to the following table:

Levels Score Range
Fail 0 ～ 299
GAIT Certified IT Professional - Bronze 300 ～ 479
GAIT Certified IT Professional - Silver 480 ～ 699
GAIT Certified IT Professional - Gold 700 ～ 990

­ A Bronze level GAIT Certified IT Professional has demonstrated basic

comprehension and knowledge needed for an entry-level position. The
individual should work with or under the supervision of a more experienced
IT professional.

­ A Silver level GAIT Certified IT Professional has demonstrated

comprehension and knowledge needed for an advanced level position. The
individual has shown to possess the ability to turn learned knowledge into
practical skills and adapt them into new technologies in respective fields.

­ A Gold level GAIT Certified IT Professional has demonstrated

comprehension and knowledge needed for a mastery or expert level
position. The individual possesses the expertise to be able to lead
advanced IT projects and assignments, and to contribute value to the IT
industry by enhancing or developing new IT solutions.

2.2 Validity Period

The GAIT certificate is valid for one year starting from the examination date.
The certification period cannot be extended. For recertification, see
Recertification Policy (5.5).

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3. Application Procedures
3.1 Prerequisites
Candidates are required to meet all examination prerequisites prior to
attempting the GAIT certification examinations. Candidates are required to
demonstrate meeting the prerequisites at the examination site. Prerequisites to
attempt the GAIT certification examination include the following:
 Candidate must digitally sign the application by checking that the
candidate agrees he or she is applying for the GAIT certification and
that he or she understands the scope of certification.
 Candidate must agree that he or she has read and will comply with the
policies and procedures as stated in the Candidate Handbook.
 Candidate must agree that he or she has read and understands his or
her rights as a candidate, including appeals and complaints.
 Candidate must agree that he or she has read and will comply with the
prerequisites stated in the Candidate Handbook and will provide any
information needed for the assessment.
 Candidate must agree to uphold and abide by the GAIT Code of Ethics.
 Candidate must agree to abide by the GAIT Non-disclosure Agreement.
 Candidate must agree to comply with the stated and approved Policy on
the use of the GAIT logo and certification marks.
 Candidate must agree to refrain from use of the certificate if it is
suspended, revoked or withdrawn.

Failure to agree or comply with the above prerequisites results in the candidate
being denied entry to the GAIT examination.

3.2 GAIT Code of Ethics

All persons having obtained any level of the GAIT certification ("certified
person") must agree that they have read and will abide by the terms and
conditions of the GAIT Code of Ethics and the policies associated with the
implementation of the Code of Ethics.

It is a violation of the Code of Ethics for any Candidate for GAIT certification or
any Certified Person to participate in any incident of cheating, breach of
security, misconduct, submission of fraudulent information or any other

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 behavior that could be considered compromising the integrity or confidentiality
of any GAIT certification examination. All certified persons shall adhere to the
following:
 A certified person shall abide by all the terms and conditions of the GAIT
Certification Program.
 A certified person shall offer and provide professional services with
integrity.
 A certified person shall perform professional services in a manner that is
fair and reasonable to clients, partners and employers, and shall disclose
conflict(s) of interest in providing such services.
 A certified person shall not disclose any confidential client information
without the specific written consent of the client.
 A certified person will always conduct themselves in a manner which
enhances the image of the profession.
 A certified person shall provide services to clients competently and maintain
the necessary knowledge and skill to continue to do so in those areas in
which they are certified.
 A certified person shall not solicit clients through false or misleading
communications or advertisements.
 In the course of performing professional activities, a certified person shall
not engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or
misrepresentation, or knowingly make a false or misleading statement to a
client, employer, employee, professional colleague, governmental or other
regulatory body or official, or any other person or entity.
 A certified person shall use the marks and references to certification only as
authorized.
 In the event of suspension of certification, certified person will refrain from
further promotion of the certification while it is suspended.
 In the event of withdrawal of certification, certified person agrees to refrain
from use all of references to certification status.
 A certified person agrees to inform the certification body, without delay, of
matters that can affect the capability to continue to fulfill the certification
requirements.
 A certified person shall comply with the relevant provisions of the
certification scheme.
 A certified person shall make claims regarding certification only with respect

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 to the scope for which certification has been granted.
 A certified person shall not use the certification in such a manner as to bring
the certification body into disrepute, and will not make any statement
regarding the certification which the certification body considers misleading
or unauthorized.
 A certified person shall discontinue the use of all claims to certification that
contain any reference to the certification body or certification upon
suspension or withdrawal of certification, and to return any certificates
issued by the certification body.
 A certified person shall not use the certificate in a misleading manner.

Notice of Violations and Sanctions

If it is determined that any Candidate or Certified Person has violated the Code
of Ethics, he or she will receive a Notice of Violations, written notice of the
investigative process and applicable sanctions.

Sanctions could result in one or more of the following actions:

 Removal of the eligibility to be certified for a minimum period of
twenty-four (24) calendar months from the date of the determination
of the violation
 Invalidation of previously granted certifications
 All other appropriate actions, including legal remedies, necessary or
appropriate to enforce GAIT's Code of Ethics, Appeals Policy and
Process, including remedies pursued by Japan Third Party for
damages.

Should the Candidate or Certified Person wish to appeal against the decision,
he or she has 30 (thirty) calendar days to file the Appeal Form (Appendix 3)
pursuant to the Appeals Policy (5.7).

3.3 GAIT Non-Disclosure Agreement

GAIT certification program is confidential and proprietary. It is made available
to Candidates solely for the purpose of becoming certified. Candidates and
Certified Persons are expressly prohibited from disclosing, publishing,
reproducing or transmitting GAIT certification examination, in whole or in part,

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 in any form or by any means, verbal or written, electronic or mechanical, for
any purpose, without the prior express written permission of GAIT.

3.4 How to Apply for an Examination

Candidates can apply for a GAIT examination exclusively through Prometric.
Online application at Prometric Web site is available 24 hours a day.

Create an Account
The first step in applying for the examination is to create an account at
Prometric Web site and get your own Prometric Testing ID. The Candidate
must keep his or her Prometric ID and password confidential. If you already
have an account you can skip to Schedule an Examination.

Create an account at https://www.register.prometric.com/CreateProfile.asp

First name, last name and current address must be exactly as it appears on
your ID. On the examination day, the Candidates will be required to present
the ID which exactly matches the information on your Prometric account.

Contact information including E-mail address will be used by Prometric and

GAIT to communicate with the Candidate. Therefore he or she must confirm
that it is up-to-date at all times.

Schedule an Examination
To schedule an examination, visit Prometric Web site at
https://www.prometric.com

After selecting an examination date and location you will receive on-screen
and an E-mail confirmation. GAIT recommends you save or print all
scheduling verifications.

Should you have questions about scheduling, payment, or any other Test
Center related information, contact your local Prometric Center at
https://www.prometric.com/en-us/contact-us/pages/default.aspx

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3.5 Special Accommodation
Reasonable testing accommodations are provided to Candidates with
disabilities. To learn about what types of special accommodations Prometric
provides, visit
https://www.prometric.com/en-us/for-test-takers/Prepare-for-Test-Day/Docum
ents/FINALTesting-Accommodations.pdf

To request for accommodations, please call your local Prometric Center by

visiting
https://www.prometric.com/en-us/for-test-takers/prepare-for-test-day/pages/a
rrange-testing-accommodations.aspx

Send your request to Prometric a minimum of forty-five (45) days prior to the
date you wish to take the exam. This request will not be processed if it is not
accompanied by documentation from an appropriately qualified person stating
the disability related needs.

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4. On the Day of the Examination

4.1 Test Center Regulations

All Candidates are shown the Regulation upon arrival at the Test Center. To
read the full Regulation, visit
https://www.prometric.com/en-us/for-test-takers/prepare-for-test-day/frequent
ly-asked-questions/pages/testing-center-regulations.aspx

4.2 Valid ID
Candidates must present valid and acceptable ID at the Test Center
according to Prometric requirements. Candidates can confirm the forms of
acceptable ID at your local Prometric by visiting
https://www.prometric.com/en-us/contact-us/pages/default.aspx

The ID must contain the same information with which the Candidate provided
during the application process.

Candidates who do not present a valid and acceptable ID at the scheduled

appointment is prohibited from taking the examination and will not receive a
refund of the GAIT certification fee.

4.3 Sitting for the Examination

Upon sitting for the examination, Candidates are asked to agree to the
following conditions. The examination cannot be started if either of them is not
agreed and certification fee will be forfeited.
 I am applying for the GAIT certification and understand the scope of the
certification.
 I have read and understand my rights as a Candidate, including appeals
and complaints.
 I have read and will comply with the prerequisites stated in the Candidate
Handbook and will provide any information needed for the assessment.
 I will uphold and abide by the GAIT Code of Ethics.
 I will abide by the GAIT Non-Disclosure Agreement.
 I will comply with the stated and approved policy on the use of the GAIT
logo and certification marks.

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  I will refrain from use of the certificate if it is suspended, revoked or
withdrawn.

There will be a brief survey asking for demographic information before

starting the examination. Time will not be counted during this survey.

After the examination, the Candidate will receive testing results which
includes total score and correct answer rate for each field. This preliminary
score report is not official and is a completely different form from the
Certificate.

Within thirty (30) calendar days following the GAIT certification examination,
the Candidate will receive an Official Score Report from GAIT. Individuals who
have met the certification requirements for a level of GAIT certification will be
issued a Certificate stating Bronze, Silver or Gold Level of Certification.

If GAIT discovers evidence of cheating, fraud or any other improper activities,

GAIT reserves the right to suspend or cancel the Candidate’s examination
results.

GAIT also reserves the right not to issue a Certificate to ineligible individuals.

4.4 Examination Security

Throughout the duration of the examination, Candidates will be monitored by
at least one invigilator by at least one of the following methods:
a) Direct viewing of testing area
b) Video monitoring with or without audio
c) Other method sufficient to visually ensure testing area security,
including proctor
d) Walk through the testing area.

Additional security measures include:

a) Candidates may not use or have access to any
unauthorized/personal materials during GAIT certification
examination. Unauthorized materials include, but are not limited to:
notes, books, electronic devices, foods, drinks.

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 b) Candidates must finish the GAIT certification examination without
any help.
c) Candidates are not allowed to communicate with other
Candidates.
d) Candidates cannot leave the examination room without the
Invigilators permission.
e) Candidates are not allowed to record GAIT certification
examination items or make any notes.

4.5 No-Show and Late Arrival

Candidate who fails to appear for a scheduled examination or present himself
or herself after the scheduled appointment time, will be refused admission to
the examination room. The GAIT certification fee will not be refunded. To
apply for the next examination, the Candidate must schedule and pay the
certification fee again.

4.6 Cancellation and Rescheduling

Candidates have the right to cancel or reschedule an examination
appointment. For detailed instructions, visit
https://www.prometric.com/en-us/for-test-takers/pages/reschedule-cancel.as
px?Type=cancelconfirm

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5. Certification Program Information

5.1 Certificate and Score Report

Within the thirty (30) calendar days following the GAIT certification
examination, the Candidate will receive an Official Score Report from GAIT.
Individuals who have met the certification requirements for a level of GAIT
certification will be issued a Certificate stating Bronze, Silver or Gold Level of
Certification.

GAIT owns the certificate and score report. If GAIT discovers evidence of
cheating, fraud or any other improper activities, GAIT reserves the right to
suspend or cancel the Candidate’s examination results.

GAIT also reserves the right not to issue a Certificate to ineligible individuals.

In order to communicate with candidates and certified persons, including

submitting the Official Score Report and the level of GAIT certification, GAIT
uses the contact information registered / updated by the individuals in the
Prometric system by the exam date. It is the individual’s responsibility to notify
GAIT about any change made to his/her personal information by contacting
[email protected].

5.2 Confidentiality and Release of Information

All personal data including contact information, payment and examination
results of Candidates and Certified Persons is kept strictly confidential with
restricted access to authorized staff. Such information will not be released
without prior written consent of the individual. Studies utilizing any candidate
or certified person’s information will be conducted in a manner in which the
candidate is unidentifiable.

GAIT provides the certification status (certified / not certified) of a designated

individual. Such requests must be made by E-mail including a) full name of
the designated individual and b) country or region, then sent to [email protected]

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5.3 Public Information
Scope of the GAIT certification, description of the certification process,
prerequisites, and policies affecting Candidates and Certified Persons are
publicly available at http://www.gait.org/en.html

5.4 Retake Policy

Candidates or Certified Persons may retake the GAIT examination.

5.5 Recertification Policy

Certified Persons will not be reminded of the expiration of their certifications.
In order to maintain certification, certified persons shall take the examination
again before the expiration date. As a condition of recertification, Candidates
are required to meet the prerequisites and to pass the examination. Based on
the score attained, Candidates either fail the examination or are awarded one
of three certification proficiency levels.

5.6 Cheating and Fraud

In the event that cheating, fraud, or any other improper action is detected,
GAIT reserves the right to take corrective actions including disqualification of
Candidates. In such cases, the examination fee will not be refunded.

5.7 Complaints and Appeals Policies

Candidates shall be provided with an opportunity to provide feedback
regarding the examination content, technical accuracy of the examination and
fairness in the administration of the examination. All valid comments sent to
[email protected] will be reviewed by GAIT.

Complaints Policy
Any individual who has participated or is participating in GAIT certification
process, and is dissatisfied with the provided service or wishes to report
substantial irregularity during the certification process may ask for remedial
actions.

The Candidate must fill in the Complaint Form (Appendix 2) and submit to
[email protected] within thirty (30) calendar days following the date on which the
Candidate completed GAIT certification examination. Only complaints which

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 were received within the pre-mentioned timeframe and in the illustrated
process will be reviewed. The Candidate will be provided with a response
within sixty (60) calendar days following the date on which GAIT received the
Complaint Form.

Appeals Policy
Any individual who has participated in or is participating in GAIT the
certification process is provided the opportunity to appeal an adverse decision.
Adverse decisions include but are not limited to: denial of certification or
recertification, sanctions resulting from an investigation of violation of the
Code of Ethics.

The appellant must fill in the Appeal Form (Appendix 3) and submit to
[email protected] within the thirty (30) calendar days following the date on which
the appellant completed the GAIT certification examination. Only appeals
which were received within the pre-mentioned timeframe and in the illustrated
process will be reviewed. The appellant will be provided with a response
within sixty (60) calendar days following the date on which GAIT received the
Appeal Form.

5.8 Logo and Certification Marks

The GAIT logo and certification marks are properties of JTP. JTP reserves the
right to take corrective measures in the event of breach of this policy including
legal actions.

Logo Policy
The logo is strictly prohibited from use in any forms without written permission
from GAIT.

GAIT logo:

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Certification Marks Policy
The certification marks are released to Certified Persons for business or
personal usage including posting on business cards, business letters, resume,
websites, E-mails, and marketing materials. The certification marks shall not
be transformed, rotated or reproduced. The color and size shall not be
modified. To make sure the certification marks are clear and legible, they
must meet the minimum size requirements. Minimum size is 25mm wide. In
business cards application only, the minimum size is 20mm wide. Certified
persons shall not use the certification mark in any misleading manner and are
prohibited from using the certification if it has expired, been revoked or
suspended.

GAIT certification marks:

GAIT Certified IT GAIT Certified IT GAIT Certified IT
Professional - Gold Professional - Silver Professional - Bronze

Minimum size:

Business cards application only

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Appendix 1: Examination Task and Competence Requirements
Task descriptions of a GAIT Certified IT Professional and the competence requirements
for each task are described below.

Database
Tasks Required Knowledge of
1 Implement a basic DBMS ­ Terms, abbreviation and names of products
- Basic design and concepts of relational database
- Setting up a basic database environment
- Basic design and concepts of NO SQL
- Data extraction and data compilation
- Backup and recovery
- Command and configuration
2 Prepare SQL query for database ­ Basic techniques of SQL
and website application
­ Commands and configuration
­ Table structure
3 Database administration and - Basic troubleshooting
maintenance - Table and index design
- SQL techniques
- Usage of DB management tool
4 Database design - Modeling and regularization
- ER diagram and UML
- Database integration
- NO SQL environment configuration and integration
5 Optimize a database - Metadata
- Distributed systems
- Performance tuning
- Design and regularization of complex tables
- Design and planning of system architecture
- Performance management
- Operation planning and strategies
- Troubleshooting
- OR mapping
6 Administer database security - Access control
- Encryption
- Authentication

OS
Tasks Required Knowledge of
1 Installation of Operating System - Software and hardware installation
- Basic OS terminology and commands
- User accounts
- Differences between versions and its behavior
- Partitioning
- Installation requirements for different environments
2 OS configuration - Access controls management
- Privileges for common tasks and roles
- Software and system update
- Basic OS terminology and commands
3 Performs troubleshooting - Basic OS terminology and commands
- Error handling
- Area of influence
- Verification command for hardware
- Read and understand logs files
- Grasping the state of used service
- How to collect information about failures
- Usage of monitoring tools
- Overall hardware configuration
- Type of products
4 OS administration - Data backup and recovery

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 - System security
- File systems
- Network configuration
- Resource management
- Used services
- System status analysis
Optimize system resources - System resources management
5
- System resources tuning
- System architecture capabilities
- Task and service management and manipulation
- Resource administration
Application
Tasks Required Knowledge of
1 Prepare basic application design - Software design patterns
- Development process
- Software lifecycle
- Software architecture
- Software development environment
- UML
2 Create basic application - Programming languages
components - Objective oriented
3 Perform test plans and cases - Software testing
- Testing methodology
- Testing types
4 Prepare templates - Markup language
5 Prepare scripts for basic - Scripting
administration and operations - Regular expression
6 Undertake simple application design - Programming fundamentals
and coding from specification - Software modeling
- Software standards organization
- Software development international standards
7 Utilize the development process to - Software development methodology
improve the quality of the system - Software testing methodologies
development - Programming fundamentals
8 Prepare basic website application - HTML5
using JAVA EE - Java EE overview
- Java SE standard library
- Web service overview
- HTTP protocols
9 Identify risks throughout the - Programming fundamentals
developing process - Software modeling
- Software development methodology
10 Using UML model to describe - Software modeling
relation occurring in application or - Aspect oriented overview
system
11 Develop JAVA and .NET - JAVAEE architecture
environments - Implementation of design patterns
- Software design overview
- Development process
- Software modeling
12 Performs scripting - Perl
- Python
- Powershell
- JAVA
- Shell
- JavaScript,
- Ruby
- Haskell
- VBA
13 Deploy and monitor web - Web application framework
applications
Storage
Tasks Required Knowledge of
1 Install storage components - General terminology
- RAID
- Removable media

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 - Basic storage hardware
- NAS, DAS and its features
- Backup and replication
2 Administrate storage infrastructure - RAID
- File systems
- Storage networking terms and protocols
- Purpose of different types of infrastructure solutions
- Backup methodology
- General OS commands for storage
- Storage devices
3 Planning of storage infrastructure - Storage and network terms and protocols
- Function and purpose of different storage infrastructure
solutions
- Topology concepts
4 Implement and administrate backup - Replication technology
solutions - Backup and Recovery implementation methods
5 Troubleshoot storage environment - Storage components and features
- How grasp the state and extent of the impact
- Protocols
- How to collect information about failures
- Read and understand logs files
6 Optimize storage infrastructure - Redundancy techniques
- Topology design
- Capacity planning
Security
Tasks Required Knowledge of
1 Implement security software and - Basic terminology and security concepts
appliances - Basic firewalls
- Antivirus software
- Security functions of network devices
- Network security procedures
- Basic Networking
2 Implement basic security policies - Basic terminology and security concepts
- Facility security procedures
- Authentication methods
- Disaster management
- Attack strategies
- IDS
3 Administer network security - Network traffic protocols
- IDS, IPS and Honeypot
- Remote access terminology and protocols
- Firewalls
- Authentication models and components
- Key management and the key lifecycle terminology
- Encryption concepts and methods
4 Threat management - Cryptographic algorithms and cryptology system
- Social engineering
- Information security management system concepts
- Vulnerability scanners
- Wireless attacks and used tools
- Application attacks
- Unified threat management
- Incident response process, DICOM and keystroke dynamics
5 Design and implement security - Network protocol attacks
solutions - Trojan worm and botnet detection
- Clark Wilson integrity model.
- Bell-LaPadula model
- Biba model
- Dynamic malware analysis
- snort.conf settings
- 386 and higher processor registry and basic assembler syntax
- Terminology and purpose of audit trial, CPU, memory,
bandwidth and disk monitoring
- File change logs
- Methodology and concepts of stream cipher attack and FMS
attacks
- Voice and video security
- Security associations and protocols

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 - Security of routers and switches
- Authentication models
- Cryptographic attacks
- Firesheep, session hijack, cookie hijacking and bouncer
- Applicable legislation and organizational policies
- Disaster recovery procedures
- Information security management systems
- PDCA trusted computer system evaluation criteria
- Trusted OS configuration and management
- Smart card APIs
Network
Tasks Required Knowledge of
1 Setup and administrate small sized - Basic terminology and protocols
network - Essential network commands in OS
- Routing and switching protocols
- IP4 addressing and sub netting concepts
- Media cables and connectors
- General functions of network devices
- Basic network security
2 Monitor and troubleshoot network - Essential network commands
performance - Basic network terminology and protocols
- TCP/IP and OSI model
- Network Design
- SNMP
- Packet capture
- MIB
3 Implement mobile and social media - Basic terminology and characteristics of social media
- Standards and protocols of mobile devices
- Components of a small wireless network
- Wireless protocols and standards
4 Setup and configure an enterprise - LAN and WAN characteristics and features
network - Network segmentation and traffic management concepts
- WAN configuration
- Router configuration
- NAT Configuration
- DHCP Configuration
- IPv6 address scheme
- Common CUI commands
- Data link layer protocols
- Router protocols
- IP and TCP header
- Network virtualization
- Layer 7 Load Balancing
5 Setup a Wireless network - Wireless network configuration
- Protocols, standards and features of mobile platforms
- Methods of coping with interference
6 Troubleshoot a network - OSI/TCP model and protocols
- TCP, UDP and IP header
- Troubleshooting methods and commands
- Packet capture
- Functions of different products
- Read and understand logs files
- How to grasp the state of active services
- How to collect information about failures
- Network design
7 Optimize and tune a network - Redundancy protocols
- NAC
- Network architecture design
- IEEE standard
- VOIP and T.38 standards and protocols
- Application layer protocols
- WWAN topology and protocols
Virtualization
Tasks Required Knowledge of
1 Setup and administrate a basic - Pros and cons of a virtual environment
virtual environment - Basic concept of redundancy

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 - Common terms and definitions
- Basic storage utilization techniques
2 Utilize basic resource management - Resources management
and resources pool hierarchy - Access group management
- Alarm triggers and actions
- Management of virtual machines
- Task scheduling
3 Manage client and storage - Storage migration
migration - Partitioning
- Disk access
- Deployment methodology
- Client management
4 Configure and modify virtual - Memory management
resources - Disk management
- CPU management
- Virtual machines workloads
- Resource planning
- Virtual network design
5 Perform optimization and - Virtual machine resource optimization
troubleshooting of an virtual - Virtual network scalability
environment - Virtual storage solutions
- CPU load balancing techniques
- Virtual and physical resource management
- DRS migration algorithm
- Load imbalance metric
- CPU affinity
- Data analysis

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Appendix 2: Complaint Form

GAIT Complaint Form

Your Contact Information

Your Name Prometric ID

Address

City Country

Phone Number

E-mail

Exam Information
Exam Date

Test Center Name City

Complaint Information
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Please describe your complaint in detail. Attach any documentation that may help to describe your

complaint. Use additional paper if required.

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Appendix 3: Appeal Form

GAIT Appeal Form

Your Contact Information

Your Name Prometric ID

Address

City Country

Phone Number

E-mail

Exam Information
Exam Date

Test Center Name City

Appeal Information
Today’s Date:

Please describe your appeal in detail. Attach any documentation that may help to describe your appeal.

Use additional paper if required.

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