Difference Between Scjp 5.0 Cx-310-055 And Scjp 6.0 (cx-310-066)
The Sun Certified Developer for Java 2 Platform (SCJP 5.0, CX-310-055) certification validates a developer’s understanding and familiarity with the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language. It proves a developer’s ability to create Java technology applications that run on server and desktop systems using Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0
The Sun Certified Programmer for Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 certification exam, the latest certification exam from Sun Microsystems, are for programmers experienced using the Java programming language. Achieving this certification provides evidence that a programmer understands the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language and can create Java technology applications that run on server and desktop systems using Java Platform.
There are few changes in SCJP 6.0 from the SCJP 5.0. Objectives of SCJP 6.0 are very similar to SCJP 5.0 exam except that few minor updates.
SCJP 5.0
Number of questions_72
Time: 175 minutes
Passing score: 59% (43 of 72 questions)
Exam Objectives: The SCJP 5.0 exam is based on the following objectives: Declaration, Initialization and Scoping
Flow Control
API Contents
Concurrency
OO Concepts
Collections/Generics
Fundamentals
Cost: USD 150 (or locally priced)
SCJP 6.0
Number of questions_72
Time:210 minutes
Passing score: 65% (47 of 72 questions)
Format of questions: Minor change from SCJP 5.0. In SCJP 6.0 Navigable collections and java.io.Console class have been added to the objectives. Explicit garbage collector calls (i.e. System.gc()) has been removed, but other questions on garbage collection and the finalize() method are retained.
Exam Objectives: The SCJP 5.0 exam is based on the following objectives: Declaration, Initialization and ScopingFlow Control
API Contents
Concurrency
the exam are as follows: Declarations, initialization, and scoping Flow control API contents Concurrency Object-oriented concepts Collections/generics Fundamentals Cost: US$ 300 * (or locally priced)
Authored By
Sudeepa Basu
CEO Whizlabs
21st March 2008
