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:
Identify the role of the Perl interpreter.[edit | edit source]
Implement and use basic syntax of Perl code.[edit | edit source]
Use scalar variables, expression operators and the STDIN data type.[edit | edit source]
Control flow to create complex Perl scripts using Boolean expressions, logical operators and I/O redirection.[edit | edit source]
Use regular expressions to define and match patterns and strings in Perl.[edit | edit source]
Use Perl arrays and the functions that manipulate them.[edit | edit source]
Use Perl hashes and the functions that manipulate them.[edit | edit source]
Create and call subroutines to reuse code in Perl scripts.[edit | edit source]
Manipulate files and devices in Perl using I/O functions and filehandles.[edit | edit source]
Use and manipulate environment variables and command-line arguments in Perl.[edit | edit source]
Use Perl packages and modules to facilitate code reuse.[edit | edit source]
