Computer System Validation (CSV) Practice Test

The Computer System Validation (CSV) Practice Test is a free intermediate-level, 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests computer system validation (CSV) for regulated (GxP) life-science environments — regulations and GAMP 5, the validation life cycle and V-model, risk-based validation and categories, requirements, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and testing, and data integrity, 21 CFR Part 11, change control and periodic review — written to FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GAMP 5 and ICH/GMP guidance for 2026. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable Computer System Validation Proficiency certificate (SOA-CSV). Every question is based on published standards and research — including GAMP 5: A Risk-Based Approach to Compliant GxP Computerized Systems (ISPE), EudraLex Volume 4 Annex 11: Computerised Systems (European Commission), Part 11, Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures (US Food and Drug Administration) — and each answer is explained with its source.

Science of Apps offers a free Computer System Validation (CSV) Practice Test, updated for 2026 and 2027. It measures regulations and GAMP, life cycle and v-model, requirements and qualification and data integrity and operation and gives instant results with a shareable certificate.

Read the four skill areas on this page, then take the 20-minute test online — no fee, course or sign-up. You see every answer explained when you finish. Score 70% or more and you get a Computer System Validation Proficiency certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.

Yes. The questions are original scenarios written by Science of Apps, and each one is based on a public source you can read: GAMP 5: A Risk-Based Approach to Compliant GxP Computerized Systems (ISPE); EudraLex Volume 4 Annex 11: Computerised Systems (European Commission); Part 11, Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures (US Food and Drug Administration). The source is shown under each question and linked in the answer review. Science of Apps doesn't copy questions from other tests.

Four skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: Regulations and GAMP (Regulations, GAMP 5 and Scope); Life Cycle and V-Model (Lifecycle, V-model and Plan); Requirements and Qualification (URS, IQ/OQ/PQ and Testing); Data Integrity and Operation (ALCOA+, Part 11 and Change control). Every question is an original scenario written to the 2026–2027 standard, with the published source named under it.

CSV or validation engineer, Quality assurance (GxP) professional, IT compliance analyst, Regulatory or computerised-systems specialist and Pharma/medical device QA. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show Computer System Validation knowledge in 2026 and 2027, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.

Computer system validation (CSV) is documented evidence that a computerised system used in a regulated (GxP) environment consistently does what it is intended to do and will continue to do so. It is required for systems that affect product quality, safety or data integrity.

GAMP 5 is ISPE's risk-based guide for validating GxP computerised systems. It promotes a life-cycle approach, scaling validation effort to risk and system complexity (software categories), and leveraging supplier activities.

Yes. The test is online, in English and free everywhere — people take it from India, the US, the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Your certificate is dated with your own local date and can be verified from anywhere at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/.

20 questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — with a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.

We rate it Intermediate: assumes hands-on experience in the role. It has 20 scenario questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — and a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.

Nothing. There is no fee to take a test, to receive the certificate, to have it emailed or to verify it, and no sign-up.

On our server, not in your browser. The answers never reach the page until you submit, so a certificate can only be earned by passing. Each certificate gets a unique credential ID stored by Science of Apps.

You see your score for each area and every question with the correct answer and why, with the published source behind it. You can retake after 30 minutes, and the retake draws questions you haven't seen yet.

No. Every certificate is dated, so it always shows when you passed. Retake a test any time for a newer date or a higher score.

Yes. After you pass, Add to LinkedIn opens the Licenses & certifications form with the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and the verification link filled in. You can also download it as a PDF or PNG, and it's emailed to you as a PDF.

Every certificate has a credential ID and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the ID at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/, shows the holder's name, the certification, the score and the issue date from our records.

No. They are Science of Apps' own assessments of applied skill. They aren't issued by a university or standards body, and they work best alongside a portfolio that shows the skills in real work.