Scjp 5.0 - Carving a Well Qualified Java Tiger Programmer

Scjp 5.0 - Carving a Well Qualified Java Tiger Programmer


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SCJP 5.0 - Carving a well qualified Java Tiger Programmer



Sun Microsystems offers many certifications starting from
programmer level to architect level. The latest version of
programmer (SCJP) exam is SCJP 5.0 - Sun Certified Programmer for
the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 (CX-310-055). Sun started
calling SCJP 5.0 instead SCJP 1.5 from this new version.



Achieving this certification provides clear evidence that a
programmer understands the basic syntax and structure of the Java
programming language based on new syntax introduced in SCJP 5.0.
The certified programmer can create Java technology applications
that run on server and desktop systems using J2SE 5.0 ( Java
Tiger). Java Tiger is the another name of J2SE 5.0.



NOTE: The external version number of this release is 5.0 and its
internal version number is 1.5.0.



What is new in Java Tiger ?



Changes include generic types, metadata, autoboxing, an enhanced
for loop, enumerated types, static import, C style formatted
input/output, variable arguments, concurrency utilities, and
simpler RMI interface generation.



Wow ! Thanks to Sun Microsystems for providing such a valuable
features for Java Programmers.



So, if you decided to take Sun Java Programmer certification (SCJP)
go ahead with SCJP 5.0 and be a Java Tiger Certified Programmer and
enjoy the benefits of new features.



Changes in Exam Objectives from SCJP 1.4 to SCJP 5.0



SCJP 1.4

SCJP 5.0



Section 1: Declarations and Access Control

Section 2: Flow control, Assertions, and Exception Handling

Section 3: Garbage Collection

Section 4: Language Fundamentals

Section 5: Operators and Assignments

Section 6: Overloading, Overriding, Runtime Type and Object
Orientation

Section 7: Threads

Section 8: Fundamental Classes in the java.lang Package

Section 9: The Collections Framework



Section 1: Declarations, Initialization and Scoping

Section 2: Flow Control

Section 3: API Contents

Section 4: Concurrency

Section 5: OO Concepts

Section 6: Collections / Generics

Section 7: Fundamentals



Is SCJP 5.0 easy compared to SCJP 1.4 as it has limited number of
sections? No, most of the concepts are new in SCJP 5.0. Some of
them are not related with SCJP 1.4.

SCJP 5.0 Exam Details



Delivered at: Authorized Worldwide Prometric Testing Centers

Prerequisites: None

Other exams/assignments required for this certification: None

Exam type: Multiple choice and drag and drop

Number of questions: 72

Pass score: 59% (43 of 72 questions)

Time limit: 175 minutes





After completion of SCJP 5.0 exam you are familiar with Java Tiger
concepts like generic types, metadata, auto boxing, an enhanced for
loop, enumerated types, static import, variable arguments, etc.



How long I need to prepare for this exam?



The answer is it depends on your current knowledge in Java
programming and OO Concepts. You may get an approximate estimation
from EPractize Labs SCJP 5.0 Preparation Time Calculator.



How to start? Where to start?



First go to Sun's website and understand the exam objectives.
http://www.sun.com/training/catalog/courses/CX-310-055.xml

Plan for your preparation. If needed calculate an estimation from
EPractize Labs SCJP 5.0 Preparation Time Calculator.

Identify your weak areas based on the exam objectives. Set more
focus on those topics.

Study and workout the program examples.

Practice with mock exams and see where you are. Continue your
practice till you achieve your goal.

Achieve your SCJP 5.0 certificate and share your success WITH YOUR
FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES!

Recommended SCJP 5.0 Exam Preparation Kit



Use SCJP 5.0 Exam EPractize Labs – Personal
Edition for empowering your preparation by PPA-1(Plan, Practize,
Achieve) methodology.



SCJP 5.0 Certification Benefits



For the Individual



Clear evidence that you are a Java Tiger programmer.

The certification empowers in driving Java Programming based on
J2SE 5.0.

SCJP 5.0 certified programmers can easily design and develop the
code based on J2SE 5.0.

Being a SCJP 5.0 certified programmer helps you to improve your
career potential, gain more respect, boost up your job security and
opportunities.

With SCJP 5.0 certified programmer, you become more competitive in
the job market.

For the organization



Enables management to distinguish SCJP 5.0 certified programmer as
Java professionals who can develop quality code efficiently and
effectively.

Helps in deciding the best development APIs or Java Components
based on latest J2SE APIs.

More confidence to work on Java Code technical decisions with
business partners.

Enables project team to get best coding practices and guidance from
a qualified Java Programmer.

Good Luck !

Article Source:
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About the Author:
About the Author : Ganesan - CEO & CTO, EPractize Labs
Software. Has more than 7 years of experience in architecting and
designing small scale to high scale enterprise applications in
various domains using Java/J2EE Technologies.


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