How to Study for Java Certifications Using Visual Certexam

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose the certification to take.

   SCJA (Sun Certified Java Associate) Certification Exam (CX-310-019).
   
   It is a basic certification proper for entry level programmers with few experience.
   
   It is not a mandatory certification.
   
   SCJP
   1.6 (Sun Certified Java Programmer).
   
   It is a certification exam in two versions SCJP 5 CX-310-055 and SCJP 6 CX-310-065 .
   
   This is the most important and a mandatory certification to take.
   
   It is a prerequisite for taking the other certifications.
   
   The other certifications are considered specialized certifications .
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   Step 2: SUN vs ORACLE.

   Due to Oracle and Sun Microsystems integration, effective September 1, 2010 Sun Certification now are fully integrated with Oracle Certification Program , as well.
   
   The name of certifications have changed. , Be aware of the depth and the weight of every topic .
   
   A convenient place to start is: http://www.javacertifications.net/javacert/index.jsp , Download Visual CertExam Suite if you haven't already.
   
   The program offers a free trial, but the personal license costs $27.00 CAD. , It has a friendly interface ,just follow the instructions .
   
   As the result you will have the program in the desktop or in the list of installed programs .
   
   Be sure of registering the software . ,, They contain the practice exams.
   
   To download a VCE file, you need to go to . http://www.examcollection.com/.
   
   Click Sun or Oracle and look up the number of the desired exam .
   
   After that, just download the exam. , Open Visual CertExam by clicking Visual CertExam Manager
   -> ADD
   - browse the name of the VCE file already downloaded.
   
   Then you can take the practice tests clicking on START. , It is possible to print the exam that you have done for further reviews.
   
   It can be in a PDF File.
   
   There is a good explanation in convert VCE to PDF , http://www.ehow.com/how_4925630_convert-vce-pdf.html. , Right-click on the VCE file and select "Open With." Choose "Visual CertExam Suite" from the menu that pops up.
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   Step 3: Take an overview of the topics in the selected exam.

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   Step 4: Get Visual CertExam (VCE) Suite software.

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   Step 5: Install the software .

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   Step 6: Determine what is the number of the exam to take .After choosing the exam to take (Step1 )

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   Step 7: determine the number of identification for the selected exam .For Instance

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   Step 8: if the exam to take is SCJP 1.6 (Sun Certified Java Programmer)

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   Step 9: and your Java Platform is Standard Edition 6

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    Step 10: the number for the exam to choose will be 310-065

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    Step 11: Download the example exams .VCEs are preparatory exam files used by the Visual CertExam (VCE) Suite software.

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    Step 12: Taking the exam.

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    Step 13: Print the exams with solution.

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    Step 14: There an Alternative to open a VCE file.

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