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SCJA 310-019

jryantechjryantech Member Posts: 623
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Hey I've been studying Java as a hobby and I was wondering if there is any good books for this test? Also any good practice exams.

Thanks :D
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    jryantechjryantech Member Posts: 623
    Anyone?! Man these Java forums are a ghost town! icon_cry.gif
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    tjcassertjcasser Member Posts: 38 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Just not the most popular forum, what can I say? ;)

    As for materials - Head First Java from O'Reilly Books should be more than sufficient for this exam (though it's more geared towards the more-advanced SCJP examination).

    I would probably, though, coax you actually in the direction of SCJP if you're looking for a certification in java. SCJA was made more for the Japanese market as an "entry-level" exam, and was brought to the rest of the world after. As far as I'm concerned, when I help with hiring decisions and interviews, SCJA is on the verge of being almost meaningless - my wife, who is by no means a programmer, failed the exam by one question after six weeks of study.

    Just my $0.02.
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    jryantechjryantech Member Posts: 623
    tjcasser wrote:
    Just not the most popular forum, what can I say? ;)

    As for materials - Head First Java from O'Reilly Books should be more than sufficient for this exam (though it's more geared towards the more-advanced SCJP examination).

    I would probably, though, coax you actually in the direction of SCJP if you're looking for a certification in java. SCJA was made more for the Japanese market as an "entry-level" exam, and was brought to the rest of the world after. As far as I'm concerned, when I help with hiring decisions and interviews, SCJA is on the verge of being almost meaningless - my wife, who is by no means a programmer, failed the exam by one question after six weeks of study.

    Just my $0.02.

    Well it's basically just to get a certification on my resume for the time being as I study for the SCJP. Plus it will boost my confidence :D
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    GoldmemberGoldmember Member Posts: 277
    Checkout Amazon.com for a book entitled

    http://www.amazon.com/Certified-Associate-Questions-McKenzie-CX-310-019/dp/1598729039

    I bought this book a few weeks ago but barely cracked it open.
    So far it reads very good and has solid foundation for the exam.
    Amazon reviewers rave its all you need. I wouldn't doubt it.


    Good luck
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