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method- static/abstract?
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joel garner
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In some of the mock exams for scjp 1.5, there are questions on API'S where they just mention the name of a method and ask us whether this method is static. How do we know whether a method is static/ abstract/ whatever by just looking at a method name? Do we have to remember it or is there any other way by which we can find out?
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Henry Wong
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Do you happen to remember which method was it? If it was one of the obscure methods, then yes, it is an unfair quesstion. On the other hand, certain methods, you should know from experience.
Henry
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joel garner
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Yes i agree that if you have been working in java then you would know by experience, but for a person who wants to attempt the scjp exam by just studying the books 
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Rob Spoor
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The SCJP exam expects you to have some knowledge of the core-core APIs: java.lang, java.io and the Collections framework. So I repeat Henry's question: what method(s) were the questions about?
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Michael Angstadt
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joel garner wrote:but for a person who wants to attempt the scjp exam by just studying the books
This exam is meant for people who already have knowledge and experience with Java, not for complete newbies. 
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joel garner
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The method was from scanner class useRadix(int Radix) and there were a few more which i dont remember.
To the person who said that scjp 5 exam is not for newbies, if i am correct people gain knowledge only by reading books and practise i suppose and not by birth. LOL 
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Michael Angstadt
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joel garner wrote:The method was from scanner class useRadix(int Radix) and there were a few more which i dont remember.
To the person who said that scjp 5 exam is not for newbies, if i am correct people gain knowledge only by reading books and practise i suppose and not by birth. LOL
I've just heard that the material that's out there which helps prepare you for the exam is geared more toward people who already have a working knowledge of Java than with newcomers. And people taking the exam tend to be people who are looking to boost their Java career, not begin it.
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Rob Spoor
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joel garner wrote:The method was from scanner class useRadix(int Radix) and there were a few more which i dont remember.
I hate to say it, but for the Java 6 SCJP you will need to know java.util.Scanner. That includes useRadix.
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Campbell Ritchie
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Sounds as though this thread would sit better on the SCJP forum. Moving.
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Bob Wheeler
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You should know which method is static and which one is not. That is a huge difference. Take for instance the thread methods:
If I can recall it right, I have seen such a question in a mock exam.
cheers
Bob
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