Here are study resources for each topic in the Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination
(FE):
1. Programming Fundamentals
📘 Books & Online Courses:
CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science (Harvard) – Covers algorithms, debugging, and pseudocode
"Introduction to the Theory of Computation" by Michael Sipser – Covers formal languages and
algorithms
"C++ From Control Structures through Objects" by Tony Gaddis (You already have this!)
📌 Practice & References:
LeetCode – Algorithm challenges
W3Schools – Python, C++, JavaScript
2. Data Structures & Algorithms
📘 Books & Courses:
"Introduction to Algorithms" by Cormen (CLRS) – Covers recursion, sorting, trees, graphs
"Data Structures & Algorithm Analysis in C++" by Mark Allen Weiss
GeeksforGeeks DSA Course
📌 Practice & References:
Visualgo.net – Visual representation of algorithms
Khan Academy - Algorithms
3. Information Security
📘 Books & Courses:
"Computer Security Principles and Practice" by William Stallings
"Cybersecurity Essentials" by Charles J. Brooks
Coursera Cybersecurity Specialization
📌 Practice & References:
OWASP Top 10 Security Risks
TryHackMe – Hands-on cybersecurity training
4. System Design & Networking
📘 Books & Courses:
"Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach" by Kurose & Ross
"Operating System Concepts" by Silberschatz, Galvin, and Gagne
Stanford Computer Networking Course
📌 Practice & References:
Cisco Packet Tracer – Network simulation
OverTheWire: Bandit – Linux system security practice
5. Mathematics & Logic
📘 Books & Courses:
"Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications" by Kenneth H. Rosen
MIT OpenCourseWare - Discrete Mathematics
Khan Academy - Probability & Statistics
📌 Practice & References:
Project Euler – Math-based coding challenges
Brilliant.org – Logic & math problem solving
💡 Bonus Tips for FE Exam Preparation:
✔️ Read the Official FE Exam Syllabus (IPA Japan)
✔️ Use past exam questions (FE Past Papers)
✔️ Practice pseudo-code & flowcharts
✔️ Join FE exam study groups
Would you like help with specific practice problems or explanations from any of these topics? 😊
Since you have only about 2 months, let’s focus on the most effective study plan that covers all essential
topics for the ITPEC FE exam.
📌 Study Plan (2 Months) – Focused & Effective
👉 Goal: Master key concepts, practice past questions, and strengthen weak areas.
👉 Approach: Study for 2–3 hours per day with a mix of theory and practice.
📅 Week 1 & 2: Programming & Algorithms (High weight in the exam ✅)
✅ What to Study?
Pseudo-code & Flowcharts (The exam uses pseudo-code, so get familiar with it!)
Basic Programming Concepts (variables, loops, conditions, functions)
Data Structures (stack, queue, linked list, tree, graph)
Sorting & Searching Algorithms (bubble sort, quicksort, binary search)
Recursion & Complexity Analysis
✅ Resources:
Official ITPEC FE Syllabus → (Must-read!)
GeeksforGeeks DSA Basics
LeetCode Easy Problems
Visualgo (for understanding sorting & data structures)
✅ Practice:
Solve 5–10 pseudo-code problems daily
Try past ITPEC FE exam questions
📅 Week 3: Computer Systems & Networks (Moderate weight ✅)
✅ What to Study?
Operating System Basics (memory management, process scheduling)
Networking Basics (IP, TCP/UDP, OSI model, subnetting)
Database Basics (SQL, normalization, ER diagrams)
✅ Resources:
Computer Networking Course by Stanford
Kurose & Ross: Computer Networking
DBMS SQL W3Schools
✅ Practice:
Solve past FE exam questions on OS & Networks
Use Cisco Packet Tracer (for network simulation)
📅 Week 4: Information Security & System Design (Moderate weight ✅)
✅ What to Study?
Common Security Threats (malware, phishing, DoS attacks)
Cryptography Basics (hashing, encryption, SSL/TLS)
User Access Control & Firewalls
✅ Resources:
OWASP Security Risks
TryHackMe Security Fundamentals
Cybersecurity Essentials - Coursera
✅ Practice:
Take sample security scenario questions from ITPEC FE past papers
Solve 5 security-related questions daily
📅 Week 5: Mathematics & Logic (Low-Moderate weight)
✅ What to Study?
Number Systems & Boolean Algebra (binary, octal, hexadecimal)
Combinatorics & Probability (basic statistics, permutations)
Graph Theory Basics
✅ Resources:
MIT OpenCourseWare – Discrete Mathematics
Khan Academy – Probability & Statistics
✅ Practice:
Solve past questions on logic/math
Work on 5 combinatorics problems daily
📅 Week 6–8: Full Practice Mode! (Most Important ✅✅)
🚀 Focus on Exam Practice & Weak Areas
Solve past ITPEC FE exam papers (2 full papers per week)
Review incorrect answers and learn from mistakes
Time yourself to simulate real exam conditions
Revise weak areas (security, networks, algorithms, etc.)
✅ Past Papers & Mock Tests:
ITPEC Official Past Papers
ITPEC Sample Questions
📌 Additional Exam Tips for ITPEC FE
✔️ Understand Pseudo-code Well (since the exam is not language-specific)
✔️ Focus on Conceptual Understanding, Not Just Memorization
✔️ Solve At Least 200+ Past Questions Before the Exam
✔️ Review Weak Areas in the Last 2 Weeks
🎯 Final Thoughts
This study plan covers all essential topics efficiently within 2 months. The key is consistent daily practice
and past exam questions. If you stick to this plan, you’ll be well-prepared!
Would you like customized notes on any of these topics, or do you want me to create mock exam
questions for you? 😊