Here are study resources for each topic in the Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination
(FE):
1. Programming Fundamentals
📘 Books & Online Courses:
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CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science (Harvard) – Covers algorithms, debugging, and pseudocode
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"Introduction to the Theory of Computation" by Michael Sipser – Covers formal languages and
algorithms
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"C++ From Control Structures through Objects" by Tony Gaddis (You already have this!)
📌 Practice & References:
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LeetCode – Algorithm challenges
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W3Schools – Python, C++, JavaScript
2. Data Structures & Algorithms
📘 Books & Courses:
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"Introduction to Algorithms" by Cormen (CLRS) – Covers recursion, sorting, trees, graphs
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"Data Structures & Algorithm Analysis in C++" by Mark Allen Weiss
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GeeksforGeeks DSA Course
📌 Practice & References:
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Visualgo.net – Visual representation of algorithms
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Khan Academy - Algorithms
3. Information Security
📘 Books & Courses:
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"Computer Security Principles and Practice" by William Stallings
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"Cybersecurity Essentials" by Charles J. Brooks
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Coursera Cybersecurity Specialization
📌 Practice & References:
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OWASP Top 10 Security Risks
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TryHackMe – Hands-on cybersecurity training
4. System Design & Networking
📘 Books & Courses:
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"Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach" by Kurose & Ross
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"Operating System Concepts" by Silberschatz, Galvin, and Gagne
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Stanford Computer Networking Course
📌 Practice & References:
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Cisco Packet Tracer – Network simulation
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OverTheWire: Bandit – Linux system security practice
5. Mathematics & Logic
📘 Books & Courses:
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"Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications" by Kenneth H. Rosen
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MIT OpenCourseWare - Discrete Mathematics
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Khan Academy - Probability & Statistics
📌 Practice & References:
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Project Euler – Math-based coding challenges
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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?
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Pseudo-code & Flowcharts (The exam uses pseudo-code, so get familiar with it!)
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Basic Programming Concepts (variables, loops, conditions, functions)
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Data Structures (stack, queue, linked list, tree, graph)
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Sorting & Searching Algorithms (bubble sort, quicksort, binary search)
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Recursion & Complexity Analysis
✅ Resources:
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Official ITPEC FE Syllabus → (Must-read!)
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GeeksforGeeks DSA Basics
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LeetCode Easy Problems
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Visualgo (for understanding sorting & data structures)
✅ Practice:
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Solve 5–10 pseudo-code problems daily
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Try past ITPEC FE exam questions
📅 Week 3: Computer Systems & Networks (Moderate weight ✅)
✅ What to Study?
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Operating System Basics (memory management, process scheduling)
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Networking Basics (IP, TCP/UDP, OSI model, subnetting)
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Database Basics (SQL, normalization, ER diagrams)
✅ Resources:
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Computer Networking Course by Stanford
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Kurose & Ross: Computer Networking
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DBMS SQL W3Schools
✅ Practice:
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Solve past FE exam questions on OS & Networks
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Use Cisco Packet Tracer (for network simulation)
📅 Week 4: Information Security & System Design (Moderate weight ✅)
✅ What to Study?
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Common Security Threats (malware, phishing, DoS attacks)
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Cryptography Basics (hashing, encryption, SSL/TLS)
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User Access Control & Firewalls
✅ Resources:
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OWASP Security Risks
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TryHackMe Security Fundamentals
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Cybersecurity Essentials - Coursera
✅ Practice:
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Take sample security scenario questions from ITPEC FE past papers
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Solve 5 security-related questions daily
📅 Week 5: Mathematics & Logic (Low-Moderate weight)
✅ What to Study?
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Number Systems & Boolean Algebra (binary, octal, hexadecimal)
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Combinatorics & Probability (basic statistics, permutations)
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Graph Theory Basics
✅ Resources:
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MIT OpenCourseWare – Discrete Mathematics
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Khan Academy – Probability & Statistics
✅ Practice:
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Solve past questions on logic/math
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Work on 5 combinatorics problems daily
📅 Week 6–8: Full Practice Mode! (Most Important ✅✅)
🚀 Focus on Exam Practice & Weak Areas
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Solve past ITPEC FE exam papers (2 full papers per week)
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Review incorrect answers and learn from mistakes
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Time yourself to simulate real exam conditions
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Revise weak areas (security, networks, algorithms, etc.)
✅ Past Papers & Mock Tests:
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ITPEC Official Past Papers
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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? 😊