This exam measures the ability to design, write, and understand programs written in language version 1.4 of the Java 2 Platform. The programmer s exam concentrates on the language basics. This book is not intended to teach new material. Instead it assumes that you have a solid foundation of knowledge but can use a refresher on important concepts as well as a guide to exam topics and objectives. This book focuses exactly on what you need to pass the exam - it features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else. The series is supported online at several Web sites: examcram.com, informit.com, and cramsession.com.

The accompanying CD features PrepLogic Practice Tests, Preview Edition. This product includes one complete PrepLogic Practice Test with approximately the same number of questions found on the actual vendor exam. Each question contains full, detailed explanations of the correct and incorrect answers. The engine offers two study modes, Practice Test and Flash Review, full exam customization, and a detailed score report.

Contents

• Introduction
• Java and the Sun Certification Test
• Language Fundamentals
• Java Operators with Primitives and Objects
• Creating Java Classes
• Nested Classes
• Converting and Casting Primitives and Objects
• Flow Control
• Exceptions and Assertions
• Working with Java Classes and Objects
• Java Threads
• Standard Library Utility Classes
• The Collection Classes
• Sample Test One
• Answer Key for Sample Test One
• Sample Test Two
• Answer Key for Sample Test Two