java certification j2SE5.0

[P.Praveen Jesudhas]

i'm lookin forward to java programmer certification in j2se5.0(cx-310-055)

i have "A Programmer's Guide To Java Certification"(By Khalid Mughal for 1.4 version), complete reference java 5.0
and i have already learnt "head first java" in an almost thorough manner

what books do you feel would aid me to get this certification

[Aum Tao]

These two are sufficient. Perhaps, some mocks(whizlab, jq++) would be useful.

[P.Praveen Jesudhas]

thanks a lot

[Bert Bates]

Hey Praveen,

If I read your post correctly, you're using 3 books to study for the 5.0 exam - none of them are really intended as a 5.0 exam study guide. I think it's possible that the collection of the 3 books will cover most or all of the topics that you'll need to study. I would have to say though, that if you need to use your time more efficiently, I'd recommend that you find material that is specifically intended for the 5.0 exam.

hth,

Bert

[Arno Reper]

Hi,
Mr Bates ( Bert ) means you should buy his SCJP book ... lol the k&b book ...

seriously, i only used k&b books and its really the best book for scjp5, your mind get trained the way it must to complete the test.
arno

[Anupama Ponnapalli]

Hi Praveen,

I cleared SCJP 1.5 with 84% yesterday. Not happy with the score but I know I could have easily topped 90% by planning better and focussing on the exam.

I've shuffled between the 1.4 exam K&B book, several online tutorials, the whizlabs exam and then the 1.5 exam K&B book.

So, here's your chance to apply my Bitter Java pattern - just get the K&B 1.5 book and focus on it. It explains ideas in easy language, provides tough end of chapter questions and gives an idea on relative importance of different topics. I found the whizlab exam helpful in identifying the weak areas that need more work. The tests I took the day before the exam helped reinforce some concepts that figured on the exam.

Bert is the B of the K&B book, but his book is so good, he doesn't need to post here to get anybody to buy it. He wishes you to succeed, and good luck from me too!

- Anu

[P.Praveen Jesudhas]

thank's a lot guyz for the info.please can you tell me the full name of the k&b book so that i can buy it in the stores.

[Kishore Balla]

Originally posted by P.Praveen Jesudhas:
thank's a lot guyz for the info.please can you tell me the full name of the k&b book so that i can buy it in the stores.

Its name is "SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 5 Study Guide (Exam 310-055)" By Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates