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How often do SCJP questions change? [closed]

I took the SCJP Java 6 test about 2 weeks ago and didn't do so well, so I am retaking it tomorrow. Has anyone ever retaken it and what were the questions like? Do they give you a completely new set of ...
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How often do SCJP questions change?

I took the SCJP Java 6 test about 2 weeks ago and didn't do so well...so I am retaking it in tomorrow. Has anyone ever retaken it and what were the questions like? Do they give you a completely new ...
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To go for scjp 6(now ocp jp 6) or oca jp 7? [closed]

I have been preparing for scjp 6 since 2 weeks. Now I came to know about the OCA JP 7 and OCP JP 7 exams. Should I start preparing for OCA JP 7 or go ahead with OCP JP 6(formaly scjp 6)? Also I am ...
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Book to prepare for Java SE 6 OCP exam?

Does it matter that the SCJP study guide by Sierra and Bates are for SCJP and not OCP? I've also been told that they spend too much time on unnecessary topics. Any better recommendations from anyone ...
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Java certification - Should I upgrade?

I have Java 1.2 certification which I completed in 2002. Now I have 10 years of Java experience and I tried to catch up with all Java 5/6 new features but at times I am lost in some of the new things ...
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Sun java Certification [closed]

Possible Duplicate: What are your thoughts on the Oracle Master (old Sun Certified Java Developer) Examination? I am graduate student.I do not have any work experience so I was thinking ...
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Are Java certifications important for an architect role?

My this question is career path related. I want to know how much Java Certifications (SCJP, SCWCD and others) are important for an architect position. If a person posses a good experience in Java ...
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Is it worth giving SCWCD or SCBCD exams?

I had cleared SCJP 1.6 recently which qualifies me for SCWCD and SCBCD exams. Is it worth giving those exams, if yes then which one should i opt for??
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Why oracle does not offer certification for JSF?

My question this time is not related to a concrete programming problem, but i think still ok to post it here. I think is more than 4 years since JSF technology came out, as an alternative for JSP but ...
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Importance of certifications for Java programmer without BS degree?

I've read some posts here and other places about how a lot of people don't put much value in certifications but I am beginning to think it may be necessary for me at this point to be able to move to a ...
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Oracle certification discount

I am planning to take the SCJP 6 exam and wondering if there is a way to get a discount on the $300 exam fees. (Either for students or non-students) Thank you all in advance Regards
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Java Certified Programmers: Was there anything in particular that caught you off guard on the Certification Exam?

I am about to take the Java 6 SE Certification Exam on Thursday. Just wondering if any of you found anything unexpected on these exams or things you wished you had paid more attention on. Any general ...
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Oracle vs. Sun Java Certification

I am looking at getting a cert in java because i am about to graduate high school. SHould I go with the Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 5/SE 6, or should i go with the old Sun Certified Java ...
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How difficult did you find the Java Certification Exam

I'm just starting out as a Java programmer and have very minimal experience. I would like to improve my knowledge and study for the Java certification. I realize everyone will have a different ...
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What differences can I expect on the Java 6 Exam compared to the Java 5 Exam?

I am taking a Java class that teaches based on a Java 5 book and the prof. says that if we get the Java certification then we instantly pass the class, sounds like a deal. My question is, since I want ...
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cloud computing certification

I have been working in java for 3+ years and I would like to be certified in Cloud Computing. Like Sun Java certification, do we have one standard recognition that provides cloud computing ...
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Free/low-cost online resources to study for certifications [closed]

So I am interested in working towards are few specific certs. Namely Oracle 11g, MySQL, and Java. I know there are tons of books out there, and I do plan to hit up my local library on these subjects ...
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What certification to get following OCP Java Programmer?

I've recently become an OCP Java Programmer and I'm wondering if it's worth going for one (or more) of the certifications which have this as a prerequisite. If there are any good self study books ...
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What's your advice for getting Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer certificate?

I intend to get the certification but am not completely sure how to effectively prepare myself. So I'm wondering if you have any advice on the matter; in particular I would like to know: - What should ...
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“Oracle Certified Expert, Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 6 Java Persistence API Developer” Preparation

I have been working with Hibernate for a fews years now, and I want to solidify and demonstrate my knowledge by taking the Oracle JPA certification, also known as: "Oracle Certified Expert, Java ...
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Changing my Sun SCJP certification to an Oracle one?

I hold a Sun SCJP from ten years ago or so. At first it was supposed to be a temporary certification (valid for a few years, I don't remember exactly: all I remember is that I had an expiration date ...
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What are your thoughts on the Oracle Master (old Sun Certified Java Developer) Examination?

Has anyone done the Oracle Master (old SCJD) Examination? What are your thoughts on this examination? Is it worth taking it? Not really from the point of learning anything (as I doubt I will), but ...
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New college grad, psychology major, wants to code professionally. Should I get Sun Java-certified? [closed]

I just graduated from a fairly well-known liberal arts college in May. Interestingly, I majored in psychology, with a concentration in social psychology. In college I took Intro to Computer Science ...