From the JavaRanch SCJD FAQ:
The reason for the exam is quite simple: Sun need some way to prove that you wrote the code that you submitted. The logic (as I understand it) works like this: When you go into the testing center, you must provide identification to prove who you are. You will then be asked four questions that can only be answered correctly by the person who wrote the code. If the answers you give match the code you submit then the assessor can be reasonably certain that you did write your submitted code.
Since the questions on the exam are based on the code that you wrote (for exampe: did you choose RMI or Sockets for networking) it is highly unlikely that you could fail the exam unless you didn't write the code. This appears to be Sun's view as well, as they only list the following three possible parts of the SCJD assignment:Programming Assignment (CX-310-252A) Essay Exam (CX-310-027) Programming Assignment Resubmission (CX-310-252R)
The Sun Certified Java Developer Exam with J2SE 5: paper version from Amazon, PDF from Apress, Online reference: Books 24x7 Personal blog
Originally posted by Kris Reid:
Do you have to explain why you choose RMI or sockets?
I picked RMI as I am farmiliar with the technology.
I've never really used sockets.
I don't know the advantage and disadvantage of either
SCJP 1.4, SCJD
Steve Taiwan<br />SCJP 1.2, SCJD 1.4, SCWCD 1.3, SCBCD 1.3, OCP 8i DBA, SCEA
Originally posted by Steve Taiwan:
Don't worry about the essay exam. It is pretty easy.
SCJP 1.4, SCJD
Originally posted by Kris Reid:
Do you have to explain why you choose RMI or sockets?
Originally posted by Kris Reid:
I picked RMI as I am farmiliar with the technology.
I've never really used sockets.
Originally posted by Kris Reid:
I don't know the advantage and disadvantage of either
The Sun Certified Java Developer Exam with J2SE 5: paper version from Amazon, PDF from Apress, Online reference: Books 24x7 Personal blog
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