SCJP upgrade exam avaiable at September

[Chris Chang]

http://suned.sun.com/US/certification/java/certification_details.html#upgrade
SUN CERTIFIED PROGRAMMER FOR THE JAVA 2 PLATFORM UPGRADE EXAM
Available in September 2002
Sun is offering a new upgrade exam with the release of certification for the Java Programmer. This exam is for candidates who have already successfully completed the Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform examinations, of a previous version. Candidates who are not previously certified may NOT take the upgrade exam. Sun Reseller exams do not qualify as prerequisistes.
Exam Number: 310-036
Number of Questions: TBA
Type of Questions: Multiple choice and short answer
Score needed to pass: TBA
Duration: TBA
Price: US$100
Exam objectives - Coming soon!

[Barry Gaunt]

If they took stuff out (AWT and I/O) I would expect that they paid you to take the upgrade. I wouldn't pay $100 , I'd rather pay out for the next certification!

[Tong Chen]

I agree with Barry Gaunt. I don't want to pay US$100 either for the upgrade exam unless it is necessary.