IBM Test 484

[Aasawaree Bhale]

Hi,

Could someone plz inform me how much time it takes to prepare for IBM Test 484 (J2EE Connectivity Exam)? Which books are a must-read? Any information about preparing for this test would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Aasawaree

[v giri]

Aasawaree

This question is best addressed in 'Products and Other Certifications' Forum which has lots of posts related to this exam.

Important topics for 484 include

EJBs - Monson Haefel's book or free Mastering EJB by Ed Roman's book
Strong Servlets / JSP knowledge - Specs / Sun Web Component Developer Study Guides.
Exposure to JNDI / JDBC - Specs are small and they are good enough.
RMI - Some exposure - 1 or 2 chapter from J2EE Books
Design Patterns - Some knowledge and application.

Please note that this exam has LOTS of topics to be covered and some questions test in-depth knowledge.

It is SCBCD + SCWCD + a lot more rolled into one.

You would be better off using preparatory materials of SCBCD and SCWCD plus browse design patterns and specs.

Best wishes
[ October 08, 2004: Message edited by: v giri ]

[Lasse Koskela]

Moving this to the Products and Other Certifications forum...