Kolton Honkala wrote:Hello JavaRanch!
So I have been studying for SCJA 6, and I was wondering what I should do. Would I be fine taking the SCJA 7 exam after just studying 6, and if I did what concepts would I need to review for the new exam.
Or, should I just take the SCJA 6 exam, and pass it with no problem.
Thanks in advance!
Ultimately you will want to achieve the OCA 7 and the OCP 7.
The OCA 5/6 1Z0-850 is a "feel-good"
test. It gets you familiar with the certification process and gets you involved in a test that you will have a high probability of passing. Note though that since it is not a difficult test (based on the SCJA), it is not highly regarded by those that are highly technical.
However, I personally feel that it's an ideal test for new candidates to the certification process, entry level programmers and folks like project managers, as it proves that you have at least gotten your feet wet with
Java, and especially with understanding the surrounding Java-related technologies at 30,000 feet.
So, if you are new to the Java certification process and have the funds to get the voucher, I would (prepare for), take and pass the OCA 5/6 exam just to put a smile on your face. After that, I would take a deep breath and then buckle down to engage in studying for the OCA 7 / OCP 7 pair of tests. And when you pass these tests, let everyone know and celebrate!
Good luck to you!
Robert