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Hi,
I'm preparing for the SCJP2 exam. I'm studying from Mughal and Rasmussen's book (A Programmer's Guide to Java certification, a comprehensive primer).
As some of you may know, at the beginning of each chapter a list of exam objectives are given alongwith some supplementary objecives. Some chapters don't have any exam objectives. These chapters are:
Chapter 12: AWT Components.
Chapter 15: Painting.
Chapter 16: Applets.
Chapter 17: Swing.
Chapter 18: Files and Streams.
Chapter 19: Javadoc Facility.
Does this mean that one should not do the above chapters as far as the exam is concerned?
Thanks.
Ahmed.
 
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Hi,
I guess except Swing all the topics will be covered in the exam. You cannot neglect API, definitely. Also, i think Painting will not be dealt with in detail and you need to know only the basics. I am not sure about java doc but i have seen one or two questions about javadoc in the mocks.
Guess someone who has cleared SCJP will clarify
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Shree
 
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Hi Ahmed,
Swing and Javadoc are not part of the exam objectives; didn't see any questions relating to them.
You do need to understand AWT Components, Files and Streams and understand the basics of how repaint(), update() and paint() work. Don't recall seeing any references to Applet by anyone taking the exam.
Hope that helps.
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Jane
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There is no cure for curiosity.
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Shree & Jane,
Thanks alot for your replies. They are very helpful.
I actually sent an email to the authers of the book and I got a reply from them the second day. They gave me almost the same advice that Jane gave.
Cheers.
Ahmed.
 
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