Product Description

Get the book that shows you not only what to study, but how to study. The only classroom-based integrated study system for professional certification gives you complete coverage of all objectives for the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 5 exam, hundreds of practice exam questions, and hands-on exercises. The CD-ROM features full practice exam software plus an adaptive test engine.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22979 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 825 pages

From the Back Cover

Get the book that shows you not only what—but how—to study

• 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for Sun Java exam 310-055
• Exam Objective Highlights in every chapter point out exam objectives to ensure you're focused on passing the exam
• Real-world exercises--Step-by-step instruction modeled after the hands-on exam questions
• Exam Watch sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered
• Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam

Covers all exam 310-055 topics, including: Declarations and Access Control * Object Orientation * Assignment and Initialization * Operators * Flow Control, Exceptions, and Assertions * I/O, Formatting, and Parsing * Generics * Collections * Inner Classes * Threads * Java Development

The best fully integrated study system available. CD-ROM includes:

• Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring:
• One full practice exam
• Detailed answers with explanations
• Score Report performance assessment tool
• Electronic book for studying on the go
• Bonus downloadable MasterExam practice test (with free online registration)

  About the Author
  

  Kathy Sierra was lead developer for the SCJP for Java 5. Sierra worked as a Sun "master trainer," and in 1997, founded javaranch.com, the largest Java community website. Her books have won multiple Software Development Magazine awards, and she is a founding member of Sun's Java Champions program.

  Bert Bates was a lead developer for several of Sun's Java certifications including the SCJP for Java 5. He is also a forum moderator on javaranch.com, a 20-year software developer veteran, and co-author of several bestselling Java books. Bert is is a founding member of Sun's Java Champions program.

Customer Reviews

total coverage for SCJP5 exam
i have just passed my exam with 97%. This book covers everything that you need to know for SCJP5 Exam. Once you read it you will feel confident but dont be fooled you are not finished just yet. you have to do a lot of mock exams which are available online. (for the mock exams and some help go to www.javaranch.com).
The practice questions after each chapter are very important. These questions are very close to the exam questions. Solve them all before you enter the exam.
I can not say the same thing about the simulated test included in CD, though you shall still go through once.
Once again, this book covers 100% for SCJP5 EXAM.

Comprehensive coverage of the exam
I just passed the exam with 87% after reading this book. I spent two months reading the book and then two weeks some revision. When reading this book you keep discovering things that you know you should have known long before as a java programmer. The questions in the book tend to be harder than the actual exam, but they are helpful.


I discovered a couple of minor errors from the book. But it's really no big deal.

Excellent resource
This book is an excellent resource. I have 2 years experience with Java, and my company recently sponsored me the official SCJP course (CDJ-110A). I can honestly say that it is the biggest waste of time imaginable, as it doesn't cover anywhere near the material required for the exam. This book, on the other hand, provides clear exam objectives for each section. It points out common 'tricks' the exam may use to fool you, and provides good examples of exam-like questions. It is easy to read and full of examples.