SCJP Preparation Tips
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This document provides tips for preparing for the SCJP (Sun Certified Java Programmer) certification. It discusses the history and versions of the SCJP exam, options for which exam to take, and a 57-day preparation plan. The plan includes reviewing exam objectives, using training labs for practice, studying chapters, taking exams in the labs, and repeating preparation until ready to take the real certification exam.
SCJP Preparation Tips
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- 2. SCJP Version History OCPJP Oracle Certified Professional for Java Programmer is the certification name referred by Oracle after takeover. The OCPJP/SCJP version history: • OCPJP 7 was designed and released by Oracle (exam code 1Z1-804) and it is based on JDK 7. No more SCJP :). The new exams are fully under Oracle brand with lot of changes in terms of mandatory pre-certification or pre-training requirement. • SCJP 6.0 was designated and released by Sun (exam code CX-310-065) and it was based on JDK 6 • SCJP 5.0 was designated and released by Sun (exam code CX-310-055) and it was based on JDK 5. • SCJP 1.4 was designated and released by Sun (exam code CX-310-035) and it was based on JDK 1.4. • SCJP 1.2 was designated and released by Sun (exam code CX-310-025) and it was based on JDK 1.2. © EPractize Labs Software. All rights reserved.
- 3. Options for SCJP There are 3 options you can do SCJP (OCPJP) certification. • Option #1: Take OCAJP 7 and go for OCPJP 7. You need to spend double the amount to complete these exams since it has two levels. • Option #2: Take OCPJP 6 (SCJP 6) without any pre-certifcation requirement. • Option #3: Take OCPJP 5 (SCJP 5) without any pre-certifcation requirement. © EPractize Labs Software. All rights reserved.
- 4. Preparation Tips Select your OCPJP certification version and start your preparation. • Day 1: Open Oracle website and note down exam objectives including how many questions and exam time. Read all exam objectives and prepare a knowledge level chart to know where you are in each topic. • Day 2: Download EPractize Labs Training Lab for your certification. Java SE 7 OCA Training Lab | Java SE 7 OCP Training Lab | SCJP 6 Training Lab | SCJP 5 Training Lab • Day 3: Set goals based on your knowledge level chart prepared on day 1. You can easily track your knowledge level milestone in Training Labs. Start attending pre-measurement exam and know your strength and weakness. Now adjust your goals based on actual assessment results. © EPractize Labs Software. All rights reserved.
- 5. Preparation Tips • Day 4: Open Basic Sessions and start reading the chapters one by one. Take basic session exam once you complete your study. It is recommended to complete one chapter at a time and finally take exams for all chapters. • Day 5: Open Advanced Sessions and start reading the chapters one by one. Take advanced session exam once you complete your study. It is recommended to complete one chapter at a time and finally take exams for all chapters. • Day 6: Now start preparing coding examples based on advanced session training and understand each and every line of code. This workout is very important to answer coding related questions. You may need to answer basic and alternate flows like what exception will be throws at some line number. © EPractize Labs Software. All rights reserved.
- 6. Preparation Tips • Day 7 to 17: Try reading the same chapters and take exam from sessions and via focus lab. This will improve your core skills required to attend exam. • Day 17 – 27: The Training Lab comes with session rewind quiz to brush up your knowledge in quiz mode with brief explanations. Try attending these exams by chapter wise and go for focus lab if required. Repeat the exams until you get confidence. • Day 27 – 50: The Training Lab comes with set of mock exams with very good practice questions that match with real time exam difficulty. Try attending these exams and go for focus lab if required. Repeat the exams until you get confidence. • Day 50– 55: Complete your study by taking Final Exam and know your skill level. If required repeat your preparation (from any lab) for another 3-4 days. • Day 55– 58: Now you are ready to take your real exam. Schedule and achieve your certification and enjoy with your colleagues and friends. © EPractize Labs Software. All rights reserved.
- 7. Preparation Tips • Day 7 to 17: Try reading the same chapters and take exam from sessions and via focus lab. This will improve your core skills required to attend exam. • Day 17 – 27: The Training Lab comes with session rewind quiz to brush up your knowledge in quiz mode with brief explanations. Try attending these exams by chapter wise and go for focus lab if required. Repeat the exams until you get confidence. • Day 27 – 50: The Training Lab comes with set of mock exams with very good practice questions that match with real time exam difficulty. Try attending these exams and go for focus lab if required. Repeat the exams until you get confidence. • Day 50– 55: Complete your study by taking Final Exam and know your skill level. If required repeat your preparation (from any lab) for another 3-4 days. • Day 55– 58: Now you are ready to take your real exam. Schedule and achieve your certification and enjoy with your colleagues and friends. © EPractize Labs Software. All rights reserved.