Help...How much preparation do I need for SCJP1.4 ?

[vikaas gupta]

Hi,
This is my first post in this forum.....I am a Java Developer with 1year 10 months experience.
Actually I am thinking of taking SCJP1.4 in last week of March(test not yet booked)...so I took JavaRanch - Rule Roundup Game (without any preparation at all) to check my skills till date and I scored 71% .
So I need help.....
1. What chance do I have to clear SCJP1.4 with above 90% atleast of score ?
2. How much preparation do I need before SCJP1.4 in last week of March ?
3. is K&B enough for SCJP1.4 ? is it must to read (as I have not purchased it) ?? How about Complete Java� 2 Certification: Study Guide,Fifth Edition By Philip Heller & Simon Roberts (I have aleady purchased it) ??

Plz help me.....
[ February 27, 2006: Message edited by: vikaas gupta ]

[Rajendra]

Hi Vikaas,
U must read the K&B book .It is very good book for preparation covered in depth . It's not the matter how many years you are having Java exp.You have to complete the syllabus in 15days and ready to start attend Mock tests in last 15days.

Getting score is depends on how many mock tests u have attempted,not the exp.
Plan yourself from today onwards ,I am also taking SCJP on march 31st.

All the best,

Raj.

[vikaas gupta]

Originally posted by rajaninfy rajaninfy:
Hi Vikaas,
U must read the K&B book .It is very good book for preparation covered in depth . It's not the matter how many years you are having Java exp.You have to complete the syllabus in 15days and ready to start attend Mock tests in last 15days.

Getting score is depends on how many mock tests u have attempted,not the exp.
Plan yourself from today onwards ,I am also taking SCJP on march 31st.

All the best,

Raj.

thanks allot rajaninfy rajaninfy ....how abt my score (71%) in roundup game ? does it say anything about skills ? can u share your preparation strategy & good online mock test....

[ February 27, 2006: Message edited by: vikaas gupta ]
[ February 27, 2006: Message edited by: vikaas gupta ]

[Rajendra]

Hi vikaas,
In roundup game 71% means its not bad but u have to improve urself in the sense practical knowledge.I will send u list of mock exams .
Prepare well.My yahoo id is [e-mail].

Thanks,
Raj.

[vikaas gupta]

Originally posted by rajaninfy rajaninfy:
Hi vikaas,
I will send u list of mock exams .
Prepare well.My yahoo id is [e-mail].

Thanks,
Raj.

hi,
My yahoo id is [e-mail] ....will wait for your list of mock test

[Rajendra]

Hi Vikaas,
I am sending some useful links which contains mock tests.You go thru this sites.

1.http://www.javaranch.com/maha/_Mock_Exams/JohnJuntMockExam.htm
2.http://witscale.com/tutorials.html
3.http://www.javagalaxy.com:8080/jtestOptsForm.uma
4.http://www.wbrogden.com/exams/
5.http://www.ucertify.com/action/ot/310-025.html
6.http://www21.brinkster.com/infoway02/SCJP2.asp
7.http://javaquestion.tripod.com/id10.html


mock test sites:


http://www.danchisholm.net/
http://www.jchq.net/mockexams/exam2.htm
http://www.examulator.com/phezam/login.php

http://www.javabeat.net/javabeat/scjp5/mocks/index.php
http://www.whizlabs.com/downloads/SCJP5.0.exe



http://java.about.com/cs/javacertification/tp/topscjpexams.htm


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http://www.javaranch.com/roundup.jsp (85%)
http://www.4tests.com/exams/examdetail.asp?eid=61 (92.5%)
http://www.jchq.net/phezam/login.php (91%)

(http://www.jchq.net/phezam/login.php) (*******)


chapter wise mock tests :

http://www.danchisholm.net/july21/mybook/index.html

Thanks,

Rajendra.

[vikaas gupta]

Originally posted by rajaninfy rajaninfy:
(http://www.jchq.net/phezam/login.php) (*******)

thanks alot..... u knw password for above?

[Rajendra]

Hi Vikaas,

For some of them You dont need password .

[vikaas gupta]

i knw that but actualy i was taking about the link which I have quoted in my previous reply

[Rajendra]

Hi,
For that link user name : guest
password : password. try and enjoy.

[vikaas gupta]

thanks.....