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I took the new exam yesterday and passed, I figured I should pass on some knowledge before I forgot it. I had failed to pass the exam the first time due to being underprepared, so I can compare the two exams. And, being that there is not much info on the net reguarding the new exam I felt this could be a help. First bit of advice. STUDY THREADS. Out of the 59 questions about a dozen had to do with threads and critical section problems. Also encountered a question on encapsulation which had not been addressed in any of the text or mock exams I had taken. Sun lowered the passing score to 61. All of the questions require cognative thought. There are no staightforward questions like, "what values can be assigned to a byte" or "What are the instance methods of the threads class".I passed with a 79, and with the passing score being adjusted to 61, I felt that it was a pretty good score. I know that there is no way I would have been able to pass w/out the support I found on the web. The exibition of altruistic efforts I found continues to amaze me.A million thanks to everyone, especially you all at the ranch. I now feel that it is my DUTY to post a site in the webring giving some tips to the new exam and other info I could pass on. Thank you all.
 
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CONGRATULATIONS
PREPARING TO GIVE MY EXAMS ON THE 19th...Same as u I am giving it for the second time. Hope I get through this time.
That was a Good Work there!
 
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Hi Jesse
congrats and all the best
We look forward to your plan of posting more stuff about the new exam on the web.
And Vivek I am soon to follow after you..lets hope we both do as Jesse did by clearing it on the second attempt.
Cheers
Nasir
 
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Hi Vivek,
Wishing you all the best for for your second innings i am also gonna give it for the second time coz i also flunked the first time due to under preparation and nervousness. Rest goodluck and awaiting a great news on the 19th of you coming out with flying colours.
Regards,
Shankar.
 
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hi jesse
congrats on passing the exam. what do you mean by critical section problems. please clarify.

Originally posted by jesse jay:
I took the new exam yesterday and passed, I figured I should pass on some knowledge before I forgot it. I had failed to pass the exam the first time due to being underprepared, so I can compare the two exams. And, being that there is not much info on the net reguarding the new exam I felt this could be a help. First bit of advice. STUDY THREADS. Out of the 59 questions about a dozen had to do with threads and critical section problems. Also encountered a question on encapsulation which had not been addressed in any of the text or mock exams I had taken. Sun lowered the passing score to 61. All of the questions require cognative thought. There are no staightforward questions like, "what values can be assigned to a byte" or "What are the instance methods of the threads class".I passed with a 79, and with the passing score being adjusted to 61, I felt that it was a pretty good score. I know that there is no way I would have been able to pass w/out the support I found on the web. The exibition of altruistic efforts I found continues to amaze me.A million thanks to everyone, especially you all at the ranch. I now feel that it is my DUTY to post a site in the webring giving some tips to the new exam and other info I could pass on. Thank you all.


 
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Congrats...
Aruna
 
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