Request for guide to pass OCA SE 8 certification

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Hello @everyone, my name is Awambeng Rodrick and i am a java developer. I will like to take the java OCA exam and i will like someone that has experience or has experienced the exam to please help me on how i can work to pass the certification with good score

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Welcome to the Ranch

Why are you sitting the exam? Has somebody told you to sit it, do you need it to apply for a new job, or because it will help you get up to date? How long do you have to revise for the exam? Why the Java8 version? There are newer exams for Java11 and 17.

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Campbell Ritchie wrote:Welcome to the Ranch

Why are you sitting the exam? Has somebody told you to sit it, do you need it to apply for a new job, or because it will help you get up to date? How long do you have to revise for the exam? Why the Java8 version? There are newer exams for Java11 and 17.

I am sitting for the exam because i need it for a job opportunity and they require us to have the java8.

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Also, Java 8 is the last exam that has an OCA which means you can get the cert with the easier exam.

I recommend a study guide. (Disclosure: I write the Wiley/Sybex one). It's really hard to pass without one.

General tips

Write lots of examples as you read

Make sure to be using Java 8 to practice/study

Do lots of practice questions - the enthuware ones are great and only $10

Post here when you don't understand something

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If you prefer learning from video, and have an O'Reilly subscription, you will find the Java 8 version of my video certification study guide here:

https://learning.oreilly.com/course/oca-java-se/9780134427201/

It's also available for outright purchase from informIT.com, but the O'Reilly subscription is likely better value, even though a rather higher price. Actually, O'Reilly offers a 1 week free trial, which might be sufficient if you really get down to it (just maybe).

Good luck,
Simon

Author of: Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829) Video Course
, And many more Java courses and live classes on O'Reilly (also on InformIT)

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