Hi,
I just passed the Test with 96% (57/59).
The overall test was not very difficult as far as I am concerned. I had enough time to go through all questions a second time, which was good, because I was able to spot and correct two mistakes.
The JQ+ questions, that I've seen discussed in the Certification Study board are a lot harder, I think, but that's fine, because the ability to solve these gives you a deeper understanding (of the meening of liff
) and more overall confidence in answering all these questions.
I took a lot of time since mid January to prepare for the Test, not to mention my 5 years of Java programming experience.
Books:
Buy "Complete Java 2 Certification Study Guide"
from Roberts, Heller, Ernest (often referred to as "rhe" here). You don't need another book.
Be sure to go to Sybex to check the errata list for it!
Read everything (besides Developer Exam related pages) and do every Test.
I also bought "Exam Cram Java 2" from Bill Brogden
and I wouldn't do it again, because a) it's still full of errors and b) his writing/language is not very precise and precision is the main non-technical point in this test. If there is a word in the question, it's there for a purpose!
RHE is excellent concerning this point.
Mock exams:
Do every mock exam you can get your hands on and make sure you understood why the correct answers are correct. If you consider buying one, go ahead,
but it's not a necessity
Java Ranch:
Have a look at the discussions in the Programmer Certification Study section: learn and participate (if you can answer questions).
If there are more complex things you don't fully understand you might find the solution here.
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Now for the interesting part
:
I had one Question, that was definitely missing
a correct answer.
I just tried it out (programming):
None of the 6 possible answers is right,
and I had to check 2!
I added a comment for the question, but I don't know, where this goes to and if it is read by anyone at all.
Does someone has an e-mail address of Simon Roberts or some other guy from SUN involved in the
test?