IPA IP 2026 Question 4
A question IPA Japan published in 令和8年度 ITパスポート試験 公開問題 問4, translated into English. ITPEC is based on the same exams.
Which of the following is an event where software developers, planners, and others intensively exchange ideas over a short period on the theme of achieving a specific purpose or solving an issue, perform collaborative work such as software development, and compete on the results?
Explanation
Hackathon — a short, intensive event where developers and planners work together on a theme and compete on what they build.
The word joins "hack" and "marathon". Participants form teams around a set purpose or issue, generate ideas and build working software or prototypes, often within one or two days, and the results are judged at the end. Companies and governments use hackathons to find new ideas, technologies and talent.
Answer (b)
Why not others:
- •(a) Trade fair — an exhibition where companies show their products and services to visitors and buyers; nothing is developed jointly
- •(c) Panel discussion — several speakers discuss a topic in front of an audience; there is no development work or competition
- •(d) Reception — a social gathering for greeting and networking with guests
Key rule: Hackathon = intensive, time-boxed joint development on a theme with results judged at the end; an ideathon is the variant that competes on ideas only.
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