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LabVIEW Fundamentals Exam

The LabVIEW Fundamentals Exam is a FREE, online assessment offered in conjunction with the NI Training and Certification Program and is ideal for those wishing to quantify their level of LabVIEW knowledge. The exam provides students and professionals with an opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency with the fundamental concepts and programming practices that are integral to success as a LabVIEW programmer. It also acts as preparation for the National Instruments Certification Program.

Details of the Exam
The LabVIEW Fundamentals Exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions with a 45-minute time limit. The exam encompasses essential LabVIEW concepts such as:

  • Arrays and Clusters
  • Charts, Graphs, and Loops
  • Data Acquisition and Analog Input
  • General Programming Structures
  • Strings and Error Handling
  • SubVIs and Printing

Passing the LabVIEW Fundamentals Exam requires an understanding and ability to employ fundamental LabVIEW programming techniques, logically analyze and debug various coding schemes and architectures, and navigate the LabVIEW environment with the skills necessary to develop efficient LabVIEW programs. The skills tested are commensurate with the level of knowledge contained in the LabVIEW Basics I: Introduction Course with an accompanying one to three months of LabVIEW programming experience.

Preparing for LabVIEW Certification
In addition, the LabVIEW Fundamentals Exam is a great resource for users to assess their knowledge and potential to pass the Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer's Exam, the new entry-level certification offered by NI. Users who successfully pass the LabVIEW Fundamentals Exam are encouraged to consider the Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer's Exam to further validate their knowledge to industry and academia through official NI certification. Read more about the full NI Certification Program and its benefits.

LabVIEW Fundamentals Exam for Academia
Learn more about the valuable benefits that the LabVIEW Fundamentals Exam has to offer for members of academia.

Prepare for the Exam

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