Exam

Published

February 19, 2026

This page extends the study guide with more information about the digital written exam.

Formalities

The digital written exam is currently scheduled to be held on the following dates:

  • 2026-03-20
  • 2026-06-10
  • 2026-08-28

However, as the exams are centrally coordinated, please double-check with the exam search on the intranet for the most up-to-date information. Remember that you need to sign up via Lisam at the latest 10 days before an exam. The exam will use the Inspera system and require that you install the necessary software on your laptop, or book an exam computer beforehand. Lisam has more information about Inspera exams and how they work.

For any logistical questions that are not about the content of the exam, please visit the student pages on Lisam and/or contact the Exam Service Office.

Format of the Exam

The exam will consist of two parts:

  • Part A consists of simple tasks and questions, such as multiple-choice questions, math tasks, and other tasks similar to those you see in the practice questions linked below.
  • Part B consists of slightly longer and more open-ended tasks typically requiring well-formulated, free-text answers.

The exact number of questions, points scale, and grade requirements are not finalized yet, but will be stated prominently on the exam. You can expect it to work as follows:

  • To pass the exam, you will need at least 75% of points from Part A.
    • ⚠️ Important: You cannot compensate for missing points in Part A with answers in Part B; if you don’t pass the bar for passing in Part A, I will not grade Part B.
  • To obtain a grade of C–D/4, you can either:
    • Reach the passing threshold in Part A, and get extra points from Part B.
    • Do very well in Part A (90–100%), and skip Part B completely.
  • To obtain a grade of A–B/5, you will need to pass Part A and do well in Part B.

Practice Questions

Here are some practice questions similar to those that can appear on the exam:

I don’t recommend looking at previous exams, since the course contents changed quite significantly this year. Exams from previous years don’t cover all the current course content, while also containing questions about topics we did not cover this year.