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what it takes to pass scjp exam

 
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Hello,

Thanks for reading this. I have been working with java for a couple months on my own and I feel like I am understanding pretty good, it being my first programming language. I now want to purchase the book for the scjp(i guess you gurus refer to it as K&B) that means kathy and bert right?

Anyway, how long should I give myself to take this? if I can alot about 8 hours a week to studying and reading that book. also what is the best mocks for me to take to judge myself. whizlabs?

I am not that good at taking exams which tends to dent my self esteem, but I want this more than anything.
I will do whatever it takes to learn java to fullest and pass the exam.
I almost want to go ahead and buy a voucher to force myself to study and take the exam by dec 31.

sincerely
DL
 
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David,

Welcome to JavaRanch. I hope you enjoy using Java and I hope you enjoy it here. I stumbled upon this site a couple years ago when I was looking to get my certification. Obviously, I've never left.

I'd have a hard time giving you a set timeline based on the fact that Java is your first programming language. People learn at different rates and if I say it will take you 1 month to prepare, it might actually take you 2 weeks or it might take you 3 months. I do have a suggestion, though...

Start my going to Dan Chisholm's Web Site. He has some excellent mock exams there. Try taking some of the mock exams there - don't take them all, just sample about 20-30 questions from the various topics and see how you make out. This should give you a decent baseline of where you are today. That may help you decide how long it will take for you to prepare. Don't sweat it if you don't score well - there's a bit of an art to taking the SCJP exam that you'll become aware of once you start taking more mock exams.

Once you know where you sit, get yourself a book. It wasn't around when I was getting certified, but I've heard K&B is very good (and, yes, that stands for Kathy and Bert, as in Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates). Do your studying and start getting yourself prepared.

Be sure to stop in here often and check out the resources at the top of this forum and around the ranch (there's a lot more here than the forums, believe it or not). Best of luck to ya, pard'ner.
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