I just passed the SCJP 1.4 with a 52%. That's 32 out of 61! Talk about lucky! Whew!
Several things contributed to my less than impressive score.
1. I was extremely nervous going in. Undoubtedly, this didn't help. When I did a quick run through of the questions, I saw some questions that looked very difficult and became even more concerned.
2. After I finished, I went back and changed the answers to at least 10 questions. I'm pretty sure that I corrected incorrect answers though.
3. I got several questions on inner classes on the test. Unfortunately, I didn't study inner classes very much!!! Fortunately, I got to the test site early. Since I was early, I got out my K&B book in the car and reviewed the section on inner classes in the parking lot. I think this was the difference between passing and failing.
4. I got the impression that the test was easy. Everyone on this form seems to make 80-90%. I thought that the test was going to be a breeze. It wasn't! It was way harder than I thought! I therefore did not study very much. (I did purchase and read the K&B book and I would definitely recommend reading it).
Anyway, I hope that helps someone.
[ November 11, 2006: Message edited by: Nikki Freeman ]
[ November 11, 2006: Message edited by: Nikki Freeman ]