SCJP

SCJP is one of these numerous certifications which Sun Microsystems provide, but is one of the hardest examinations in the IT industry till date.

SCJP that's for Sun Certified Java Programmer which says once you get this certification; the probability of getting placed becomes quite high 'coz it proves to your prospective employer; that you are one of those wiz kids, which are hard to find.

Its one of the toughest examinations in the IT industry which even most of these so called experienced programmers are not capable of cracking; that is because most of the time they don't study for it. So, once you get this hightly reputed certification there is no looking back.

It proves three things to your employer:

• You are “smart” or PRETTY

• You know how to prepare for a challenge test (which proves you never cheated in your exams)

• And you know how to speak.

  I mean JAVA is a LANGUAGE right!!

Currently there are 8 Java certifications but you can't even apply for them if you haven't passed this one.

It just needs 59% score to get through.

That's much for the importance. Lets talk how these 98% holders study for that exam.

They write a lot of code.
Most questions asked are related to debugging; in fact all of them.

You need to find the O/P (output) or obviously the error, it goes the either way.

You can simply read this book authored by Kathy Seirra and Bert Bates.

Name of the Book is.... Any Guesses??

SCJP Exam Study Guide (never mind, that indeed was a difficult one. :P)

It has got many questions and the same number of answers (don't go inside the mathematics of this statement.. Its complex)

But to study this book, you need to know the basics of Java before; only then try to mess with this book. After completing the book; start doing the mock paper.

Did I say paper?

Its not exactly a paper; its a CBT (Computer Based Test)

Just like GRE or like BITS paper you tried... BUT.... !!!

Its not over yet. Go to javaranch.com and search for more SCJP dump (Dump is a set of sample and previous time's questions).

Once you start debugging the problems even without reading them; its time to take the test.

“But do read them in the question paper. Don't be complacent.”

And not you don't get this SCJP “golden chance” for free.

Sylvan Prometrics is an organization which schedules these tests. They have their centers in literally every city in the world; though they are not in the villages yet. Well I don't care.

You can buy it from Sun's website java.sun.com or even these Sylvan guys can buy it for you.

It has a validity of 6-12 months and you can take it anytime between this interval (on the manufacturing date or the expiry)

Thanks a lot for your “Vella” time.

Need to know more!! Contact Sun Microsystems. Don't even dare to bother me.

Nishant Rawat, IT-C, 3^rd year.