SCJP 1.4 Certification: Introduction |
SCJP is an entry-level certification provided by Sun Microsystems. People who are looking for a career opportunity in Java take this certification. It provides them with an opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in the fundamentals of the Java programming language using the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE technology). This certification is also the prerequisite for other higher-level certifications in Java technology.
The Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform 1.4 Certification Exam is intended for programmers experienced in using the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language. This certification is available for the Java 2 Platform. |
How SCJP 1.4 Exam is different from SCJP 1.2? |
| Sun offers two exams at the programmer level - SCJP 1.2 and SCJP 1.4. There is also SCJP Upgrade Exam for those who are already certified in SCJP 1.2 to enable them to keep abreast with the latest in Java Technology.
The changes in Java 2 Platform over the past couple of years have led to these two versions of SCJP Certification. There have been a few additions and exclusions in the new programmer 1.4 exam as compared to the 1.2 version. |
Objectives
The SCJP 1.4 exam is based on the following objectives:
| Declarations and Access Control |
| Flow Control, Assertions, and Exception Handling |
| Garbage Collection |
| Language Fundamentals |
| Operators and Assignment |
| Overloading, Overriding, Runtime Type, and Object Orientation |
| Threads |
| Fundamental Classes in the Java.lang.Package |
| The Collections Framework |
| Exam Details |
| Exam Number |
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CX-310-035 |
| Prerequisites |
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None |
| Number of questions |
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61 |
| Passing score |
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52% |
| Time limit |
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120 min |
| Cost |
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USD 150 |
| Types of Questions |
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Multiple Choice (Single Response) |
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Multiple Choice (Multiple Response) |
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Short Answer |
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Note: The number of correct choices for multiple-choice questions is given in the exam. |
| How to prepare for SCJP 1.4? |
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The time and effort that you may require for preparation depends on your experience (or rather lack of it!!) in programming, especially in Java Technology. The certification exam includes some of the details of Java Technology that may not be commonly encountered by a Java programmer. You need to work on your weaknesses and capitalize on your strengths.
You want to score high, the course is large and the time is less. The question is:
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How to prepare fast and accurate? |
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How to focus on important topics first, master them fast, and retain what you've learnt? |
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