Oracle offers many certifications starting from programmer level to architect level. The latest version of programmer (Oracle Certified Professional, Java Standard Edition 6 or 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam ).

Achieving this certification provides clear evidence that a programmer understands the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language based on new syntax introduced in Java Standard Edition 6.0 or 5.0. The certified programmer can create Java technology applications that run on server and desktop systems using J2SE 6.0 or 5.0 ( Java Tiger). Java Tiger is the another name of J2SE 5.0.

NOTE: The external version number of this release is 5.0 and its internal version number is 1.5.0.

What is new in Java Tiger ?

Changes include generic types, metadata, autoboxing, an enhanced for loop, enumerated types, static import, C style formatted input/output, variable arguments, concurrency utilities, and simpler RMI interface generation.

Wow ! Thanks to Oracle for providing such a valuable features for Java Programmers.

So, if you decided to take Oracle Java Programmer certification (Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam ) go ahead with Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  5.0 and be a Java Tiger Certified Programmer and enjoy the benefits of new features.

Exam Objectives for Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 5 Programmer

* Section 1: Declarations, Initialization and Scoping
* Section 2: Flow Control
* Section 3: API Contents
* Section 4: Concurrency
* Section 5: OO Concepts
* Section 6: Collections / Generics
* Section 7: Fundamentals

Is Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  5.0 easy compared to Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  1.4 as it has limited number of sections? No, most of the concepts are new in Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  5.0. Some of them are not related with Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  1.4.

Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  5.0 Exam Details

* Delivered at: Authorized Worldwide Prometric Testing Centers
* Prerequisites: None
* Other exams/assignments required for this certification: None
* Exam type: Multiple choice and drag and drop
* Number of questions: 72
* Pass score: 59% (43 of 72 questions)
* Time limit: 175 minutes

After completion of Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  5.0 exam you are familiar with Java Tiger concepts like generic types, metadata, auto boxing, an enhanced for loop, enumerated types, static import, variable arguments, etc.

Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  Exam How long I need to prepare for this exam?

The answer is it depends on your current knowledge in Java programming and OO Concepts. You may get an approximate estimation from EPractize Labs Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  5.0 Preparation Time Calculator.

Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  Exam How to start? Where to start?

1. First go to Oracle’s website and understand the exam objectives. http://www.sun.com/training/catalog/courses/CX-310-055.xml
2. Plan for your preparation. If needed calculate an estimation from EPractize Labs Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  5.0 Preparation Time Calculator.
3. Identify your weak areas based on the exam objectives. Set more focus on those topics.
4. Study and workout the program examples.
5. Practice with mock exams and see where you are. Continue your practice till you achieve your goal.
6. Achieve your Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  5.0 certificate and share your success WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES!

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Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  5.0 Certification Benefits

For the Individual

* Clear evidence that you are a Java Tiger programmer.
* The certification empowers in driving Java Programming based on J2SE 5.0.
* Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  5.0 certified programmers can easily design and develop the code based on J2SE 5.0.
* Being a Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  5.0 certified programmer helps you to improve your career potential, gain more respect, boost up your job security and opportunities.
* With Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  5.0 certified programmer, you become more competitive in the job market.

For the organization

* Enables management to distinguish Java Standard Edition 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam  5.0 certified programmer as Java professionals who can develop quality code efficiently and effectively.
* Helps in deciding the best development APIs or Java Components based on latest J2SE APIs.
* More confidence to work on Java Code technical decisions with business partners.
* Enables project team to get best coding practices and guidance from a qualified Java Programmer.

Good Luck !