Passed... but just.

[Terence Doyle]

HI,
I passed with 62% today.
Before doing the exam I'd've thought it was apoor score and I was getting 85 to 100 on the chapter tests in RHE, 75 to 85 on the practice exams from the same book and I regularily got 95 or 100% on the JavaRanch test.
So what happened? Maybe I focussed too much on one single source. RHE is fab but perhaps because I don't work as a programmer I would have needed some broader materials to work with.
Anyway I got 100% in GC, Language Fundamentals and java.lang package. 85% in Flow control and Exception handling.
I'm quite proud to have self-taught myself to this level and I'm sure when I get my first java programmer job ( I'm searching at present ) I'll fill in the gaps in my knowledge very quickly.
Thank you very much to all at JavaRanch and I hope to continue to learn with you all.
now. if I could just get past Java-4B..........
Terry

[anurag dwivedi]

Congratz Terry,
You did a good job. Its winning that matters not the margin.
Anurag

[Terence Doyle]

HI - me again,
I forgot to post advice for the exam but perhaps no one wants advice from a low scorer
Anyway as I only used one resource but I re-read it time and time again, did all the chapter tests, the sample and bonus exams over and over, there's a clear demonstration from my good scores - 100% in GC, Language Fundamentals and java.lang package. 85% in Flow control and Exception handling.
as to what the RHE book is very good at.
So if they're your weak points.....

Bye,
Terry
[This message has been edited by Terence Doyle (edited September 28, 2001).]

[Anonymous]

Congrats! Hope to see you around. It feels good having the paper that says passed! hehe passed today as well.
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Sun Certified Programmer for the Java� 2 Platform

[Terence Doyle]

I know.
I just posted congrats in your Thread
Bye,

[Valentin Crettaz]

Congratulations Terence,
Good job
Val

[leena rane]

Congraz Terence,
100% in GC, Language Fundamentals and java.lang package. 85% in Flow control and Exception handling.
so your fundamentals are very good
Keep it up

[Padmaja Balaji]

Congrats Terence. Must be flying high with your new pride possession.
Padmaja

[Gagan Indus]

Congrats Terence !
u r certified now ! u got da string "PASSED" as u said , so u can always keep learning n adding up to ur knowledge , as its endless learning ...
Good luck for ur future plans !
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Gagan (/^_^\) SCJP2
Die-hard JavaMonk -- little Java a day , keeps u going .

[Ashik Uzzaman]

Congats Terence, u have done it!
Now carry on to the road to the top....
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Muhammad Ashikuzzaman (Fahim)
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java� 2 Platform
--When you learn something, learn it by heart!

[Muhammad Farooq]

Congratulations Terence, for me all that matters is to get through and you DID IT.
--Farooq

[Jane Griscti]

Congratulations Terence
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Jane Griscti
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java� 2 Platform