This exam measures the ability to design, write, and understand programs written in language version 1.4 of the Java 2 Platform. The programmer's exam concentrates on the language basics. This book is not intended to teach new material. Instead it assumes that you have a solid foundation of knowledge but can use a refresher on important concepts as well as a guide to exam topics and objectives. This book focuses exactly on what you need to pass the exam - it features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else. The series is supported online at several Web sites: examcram, informit, and cramsession.
The accompanying CD features PrepLogic™ Practice Tests, Preview Edition. This product includes one complete PrepLogic Practice Test with approximately the same number of questions found on the actual vendor exam. Each question contains full, detailed explanations of the correct and incorrect answers. The engine offers two study modes, Practice Test and Flash Review, full exam customization, and a detailed score report.
Welcome to Java™ 2 Programmer Exam Cram 2 (Exam CX-310-035). This book is intended to prepare you for taking and passing the Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform 1.4 exam, number CX-310-035, as administered by the Prometric testing organization. This introduction explains Sun's certification program in general and talks about how the Exam Cram series can help you prepare for certification exams. You can learn more about Prometric by visiting the Web site at www.prometric.com.
Exam Cram books help you understand and appreciate the subjects and materials you need to pass certification exams. Exam Cram books are aimed strictly at test preparation and review. They do not teach you everything you need to know about a topic. Instead, the series presents and dissects the questions and problems that you are likely to encounter on a test. In preparing this book, we have worked from Sun's published objectives, our own test experiences, and online discussions with those who have taken the current exam. The aim of the Exam Cram series is to bring together as much information as possible about certification exams in a compact format.
We recommend that you begin by taking the Self-Assessment immediately following this introduction. This tool helps you evaluate your knowledge base against the requirements for the Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform exam under both ideal and real circumstances.
Based on what you learn from that exercise, you might decide to begin your studies with some classroom training or to pick up and read one of the many study guides available from third-party vendors. We also strongly recommend that you install, configure, and fool around with the Java 2 Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.4 software and documentation, because nothing beats hands-on experience and familiarity when it comes to understanding the questions you are likely to encounter on a certification test. Book learning is essential, but hands-on experience is the best teacher of all!