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Candidates
taking the CIW Perl Fundamentals exam should be familiar with the Perl
syntax, the basics of using regular expression, how to use Perl data types,
and how to access and manipulate files. They should also be familiar with
database connectivity and debugging techniques. Skills measured in the
1D0-437 exam include but are not limited to the following:
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Identify the
role of the Perl interpreter.
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Implement and
use basic syntax of Perl code.
o
Use scalar
variables, expression operators and the STDIN data type.
o
Control flow
to create complex Perl scripts using Boolean expressions, logical operators
and I/O redirection.
o
Use regular
expressions to define and match patterns and strings in Perl.
o
Use Perl
arrays and the functions that manipulate them.
o
Use Perl
hashes and the functions that manipulate them.
o
Create and
call subroutines to reuse code in Perl scripts.
o
Manipulate
files and devices in Perl using I/O functions and file handles.
o
Use and
manipulate environment variables and command-line arguments in Perl.
o
Use Perl
packages and modules to facilitate code reuse.
o
Create
object-oriented Perl scripts.
o
Use Perl to
interface with databases.
o
Debug Perl
programs and design Perl scripts to minimize bugs.
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