"The idea is to develop a test that doesn't require people to study for hours and hours to demonstrate their competence, " he says.

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They will also study for a level 4 diploma in IT, software, web and telecommunications professional competence, and will be expected to work predominantly at GCHQ, the electronic communications agency - although some will go on to work for MI5, the security service, or MI6 intelligence agency.

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