IT Passport Exam

The IT Passport Exam you're referring to is likely the Information Technology Passport Examination (IP), part of the Information-Technology Engineers Examination (ITEE) in Japan. Here's a breakdown of its syllabus and pattern:

Syllabus:

The IP Exam covers a broad range of basic IT knowledge in five areas:
⚫ Foundations of Information Technology: Hardware, software, networks, databases, security, ethics, etc.
⚫ Business Information Systems: Business processes, IT in organizations, project management, system development, etc.
⚫ Strategic Information Systems: IT strategy, e-commerce, information management, etc.
⚫ Information Security: Cybersecurity threats, risk management, security measures, etc.
⚫ Legal and Social Aspects of IT: IT laws, regulations, intellectual property, social impact of IT, etc.

Pattern:
⚫ Multiple-choice questions: 100 questions, 4 answer choices each, 60 minutes to complete.
⚫ Computer-based testing (CBT): The exam is taken on a computer at designated testing centers in Japan and internationally (through ITPEC Common Examination).
⚫ Passing score: 60% or higher.
⚫ Exam duration: Total of 100 minutes (including a 10-minute break).

Resources for further information:
⚫ Official website (Japanese): https://www3.jitec.ipa.go.jp/JitesCbt/index.html
⚫ Official website (English): https://www.ipa.go.jp/en/index.html
⚫ ITPEC Common Examination website: https://itpec.org/
⚫ Sample questions and syllabus (English): https://www.ipa.go.jp/en/it-examinations/reference.html

Additional notes:
⚫ The IP Exam is offered throughout the year at various testing centers.
⚫ There are many study materials available online and in bookstores, including practice tests and textbooks.
⚫ Passing the IP Exam can be beneficial for job seekers in the IT field in Japan, even without a formal IT degree.