Just Cleared it.
Grade: 86
Time used: Running Out of Time, with 5 question checked by Random
Material Used and the Review:
Mala's <<OCA
Java SE 7 Programmer I Certification Guide>> -
Recommended *****
--- Very good book, esp. for the people without many coding experience, it explains the concepts with diagram, and easy-understood language.
--- For example: To override the equals() method is very well explained. Exception,
String, etc.
Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates: <<OCA/OCP Java® SE 7 Programmer I & II Study Guide>> -
Recommended *****
--- After reading Mala's book, I felt enough for the exam. Then I read one chapter of Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates's book. I just can not hold myself from reading it. I read it very carefully for two times.
----If you are experienced coder for C++ or other language, this book fits you well at the beginning. This book impressed me also with some interesting text, like: "What is the bit depth of a boolean?".
--- The first two chapters cover the most tough part of 1Z0-803, so if you have finished the first chapters and feel a bit tough, just keep on.
Acknowledgements:
My Family, Friends, and the Land that support me.
Roel De Nijs: Thank you for the continuous helps!
Coderanch Forum: Can not imagine passing the exam without information and help from the peers of Coderanch community.
Some Personal
Experience:
-- Manage your time by checking Time Left / Question Remaining, don't lose control of your time, like me did.
-- Use several minutes to explore the UI in the beginning, it deserves.
-- Pass and mark some tough questions, do the easy ones first. Most question are not tough - indeed.
Good Luck!