Just came back from
SCJP, passed with 89%. The exam was EASY, mock exams are definitely harder. Here are some of my scores, for those "unsure" if they are ready and for "naysayers" who blow this EASY exam out of proportion. Scores are in chronological order.
Marcus Green 2 (took this one first): 55%
Marcus Green 1: 60%
Marcus Green 3: 66%
JQ+ (first try): 48%
JQ+ (second try): 60%
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Test at job interview: 75%
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SCJP exam: 89%
Two pieces of advice for people who study.
1.
You should see an improvement in your mock test scores over time.
2. if you can consistently get 60%, you are ready. 80% number that some people advocate here is OVERINFLATED. The exam is a lot easier then mock tests, even because it tells you how many right/wrong answers you need.
I had at least 6 questions on overriding and overloading, 4-5 on arithmetics and loops, 2-3 on
String immutability, 5-6 on threads, maybe 2-3 on AWT, and 2-3 on io.
Thanks to everyone on JavaRanch for your help!
Shura
[ May 16, 2002: Message edited by: Shura Balaganov ]