IHK FIAE · FINAL EXAM · 1:1

IHK Fachinformatiker AE: written exam and project work, both covered.

Part 1 (20 %), Part 2 GA1 + GA2 + WiSo (30 %), and the company project (50 %). We work past exams with you, review your project application, simulate the technical interview. With senior developers from the industry, in the evening, in the browser, after work.

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Dennis

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● OrderRepository.java ⎙ shared

// GA2 archetype: clean JDBC, no leaks
try (Connection c = ds.getConnection();
     PreparedStatement p = c.prepareStatement(sql)) {
  p.setString(1, name);
  return p.executeQuery();
}

Examiners love try-with-resources here. Two points, almost free. — Dennis, 22 min ago

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● OrderRepository.java ⎙ shared

// GA2 archetype: clean JDBC, no leaks
try (Connection c = ds.getConnection();
     PreparedStatement p = c.prepareStatement(sql)) {
  p.setString(1, name);
  return p.executeQuery();
}

Examiners love try-with-resources here. Two points, almost free. — Dennis, 22 min ago

ANATOMY OF AN IHK TASK

What real GA1/GA2 looks like.

Three task types from real IHK past exams, and where the same points get left on the table every year.

Task 3 · 18 points

IHK · FIAE · Summer

Sorting in pseudocode

Given an unsorted list of integers L = [7, 3, 9, 1, 5].

Write an algorithm in pseudocode that sorts the list ascending via insertion sort.
State the best-case and worst-case complexity in O-notation. (2 P)
Explain a situation where insertion sort is preferable to quicksort. (3 P)

Where points get left on the table

Pseudocode

About 40 % of candidates write actual Java here, which costs points. The IHK expects formal pseudocode style.

O-notation

Best-case O(n) is often confused with O(1). Worst-case is O(n²), not O(n log n).

Explain (3 P)

One-word answers earn almost nothing. "On small data sets or nearly sorted lists" plus reasoning is expected.

YOUR PATH TO THE IHK EXAM

Six months before Part 2: start now, not three weeks before.

For the written parts plan 6 to 10 sessions across 3 to 6 months. Plus project-work support (application, documentation, dry run): typically 4 to 5 extra sessions in the hot phase.

M-6

Step 1

Month -6: diagnosis and topic plan

First chat, self-assessment, a look at the last practice exams. We write a plan for which topics land when. Deliverable: a clear study plan and a list of your five wobbliest topics.
M-4

Step 2

Month -4 to -2: GA1 and GA2 written

Algorithms, data structures, UML, ER modelling, SQL: one session per topic block, each with a real IHK past task. Deliverable: 6 to 8 past exams worked through, weak spots identified.
M-3

Step 3

Month -3: project application review

Once your project application is ready, we review it before it goes to the IHK. We check for the common rejection reasons. Deliverable: an IHK-ready application, green light to submit.
M-1

Step 4

Month -1: documentation and dry run

Code review, documentation feedback, dry run with simulated technical interview. We play the examiners. Deliverable: a confident presentation and answers to the standard technical questions.

Marcel Schmidtpeter, Gründer und Senior Developer, Study IT

FROM THE FOUNDER

Why Study IT exists.

I built Study IT because I have seen first-hand how computer-science teaching at university falls apart.

Our tutors are working developers, not student side-jobbers.

Marcel Schmidtpeter Gründer und Senior Developer

Reach me directly: marcel.schmidtpeter@study-it.education

DEIN TUTOR FÜR DIE IHK-PRÜFUNG

Senior-Devs, die das Berufsbild kennen.

Dennis hat selbst die FIAE-Ausbildung gemacht (seit 2015, IHK-Abschluss) und arbeitet heute als Senior Java Software Engineer. Genau die Brücke von Ausbildungs-Stoff zu Berufsalltag, durch die wir Azubis begleiten.

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Industrieerfahrung: 11 J
Java Engineer: Senior
seit 2015: FIAE

Dennis

Senior Java Software Engineer

„Programmieren versteht man, wenn man weiß, warum eine Lösung funktioniert. Mein Ziel: dass du Code nicht abschreibst, sondern selbst hinkriegst."

Background

Heute Senior Java Software Engineer · Industrie
2015 bis heute Softwareentwicklung in der Industrie · 2 berufliche Stationen, 11 Jahre kumuliert
2015 bis 2018 Ausbildung Fachinformatiker Anwendungsentwicklung · Praxisbetrieb · IHK-Abschluss

Java
Spring
C#
Python
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Datenstrukturen
Unit Testing

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FAQ

Common questions about IHK preparation.

How many sessions do I need for the IHK exam?

Realistic: 6 to 10 sessions for the written parts (across 3 to 6 months), plus 4 to 5 sessions in the hot project-work phase. Roughly 10 to 15 sessions in total. People who already stand well need fewer; those with gaps need more. In the first chat we give you an honest assessment.

Do you also cover GAP1 (Part 1)?

Yes. GAP1 runs after 18 months of apprenticeship. We recommend 3 to 5 sessions in the six weeks before. Topics: hardware, networking, IT security, project planning. We work through the GAP1 past exams with you.

Do you review my project application?

Yes, and it is one of the most important sessions. Common rejection reasons: project too small, too little application-development share, fuzzy objective, wrong scope. We know them and check them off.

Do you write my project work for me?

No, absolutely not. That would be fraud, and the IHK detects it. We help you bring your own work to IHK level: code review, documentation feedback, architecture advice. The code has to be yours.

Which programming language do you cover?

Java is the focus (Dennis, senior Java engineer). Also Python, JavaScript, SQL (Anton). If your project runs in C# / .NET / PHP, tell us. We will either match accordingly or send you on honestly.

Do you also cover FISI (system integration)?

Honestly: we currently do not have a focused tutor for FISI projects (network configuration, server setups). For GAP1 and WiSo we are happy to help. For FISI-specific project work, rather not. We prefer to say "not our strength" than deliver bad service.

Do you offer evenings after 6 p.m. or weekends?

Yes, and that is the default. Most IHK coachings run from 17:30 or on Saturdays. We know you work full time.

Is the invoice tax-deductible?

Usually yes, as work-related expenses in your tax return. Condition: you are in an apprenticeship and the training serves your professional qualification. When in doubt, ask your tax advisor. We supply an invoice with all required fields.

What if my employer or trainer does not prepare me properly?

That is exactly what we are for. Many companies have no time or no setup for structured IHK prep. We fill the gap without replacing or undermining your trainer. In the best case we work with your trainer, not against them.

What if I already failed the exam once?

Retakes are our daily bread. We analyse honestly what went wrong (written part? project work? technical interview?) and build a focused plan. With the upside that you now know exactly where to land.

Do sessions have to be live, or can they be async?

Live is the standard and our format. You can send documentation reviews async, we mark them up and discuss in the next session. Application review is its own session format and runs half in writing.

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