Exam Pattern:
Exam Title: Java SE 8 Programmer I
Exam number: 1Z0-808
Exam Price: $245
Type of questions: Multiple choice
Duration: 150 minutes
Number of Questions: 70
Passing score: 65%
Validated Against: The exam has been written for the Java SE 8 release.
Exam Topic:
✓ Java Basics
■ Define the scope of variables
■ Define the structure of a Java class
■ Create executable Java applications with a main method; run a Java program from the command line; including console output
■ Import other Java packages to make them accessible in your code
■ Compare and contrast the features and components of Java such as platform independence, object orientation, encapsulation, etc
✓ Working With Java Data Types
■ Declare and initialize variables (including casting of primitive data types)
■ Differentiate between object reference variables and primitive variables
■ Know how to read or write to object fields
■ Explain an Object’s Lifecycle (creation, “dereference by reassignment” and garbage collection)
■ Develop code that uses wrapper classes such as Boolean, Double, and Integer
✓ Using Operators and Decision Constructs
■ Use Java operators; use parentheses to override operator precedence
■ Test equality between Strings and other objects using == and equals ()
■ Create if and if/else and ternary constructs
■ Use a switch statement
✓ Using Loop Constructs
■ Create and use while loops
■ Create and use for loops including the enhanced for loop
■ Create and use do/while loops
■ Compare loop constructs
■ Use break and continue
✓ Working with Inheritance
■ Describe inheritance and its benefits
■ Develop code that makes use of polymorphism; develop code that overrides methods; differentiate between the type of a reference and the type of an object
■ Determine when casting is necessary
■ Use super and this to access objects and constructors
■ Use abstract classes and interfaces
✓ Working with Selected classes from the Java API
■ Manipulate data using the StringBuilder class and its methods
■ Create and manipulate Strings
■ Create and manipulate calendar data using classes from java.time.LocalDateTime, java.time.LocalDate, java.time.LocalTime, java.time.format.DateTimeFormatter, java.time.Period
■ Declare and use an ArrayList of a given type
■ Write a simple Lambda expression that consumes a Lambda Predicate expression
✓ Creating and Using Arrays
■ Declare, instantiate, initialize and use a one-dimensional array
■ Declare, instantiate, initialize and use multi-dimensional arrays
✓ Working with Methods and Encapsulation
■ Create methods with arguments and return values; including overloaded methods
■ Apply the static keyword to methods and fields
■ Create and overload constructors; differentiate between default and user defined constructors
■ Apply access modifiers
■ Apply encapsulation principles to a class
■ Determine the effect upon object references and primitive values when they are passed into methods that change the values
✓ Handling Exceptions
■ Differentiate among checked exceptions, unchecked exceptions, and Errors
■ Create a try-catch block and determine how exceptions alter normal program flow
■ Describe the advantages of Exception handling
■ Create and invoke a method that throws an exception
■ Recognize common exception classes (such as NullPointerException, ArithmeticException, ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException, ClassCastException)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN I AM READY FOR THE EXAM?
You can be sure about your exam readiness by consistently getting a good score in those practice exams. Generally, a score of 80% and above in approximately three to five practice exams attempted consecutively will assure you of a similar score in the real exam.
HOW MANY MOCK TESTS SHOULD I ATTEMPT BEFORE THE REAL EXAM?
Ideally, you should attempt at least five mock exams before you attempt the real exam. The more the better!
CAN I START MY EXAM PREPARATION WITH THE PRACTICE EXAMS?
If you are quite comfortable with the Java language features, then yes, you can start your exam preparation with the mock exams. This will also help you to understand the types of questions to expect in the real certification exam.
SHOULD I REALLY BOTHER GETTING CERTIFIED?
Yes, you should, for the simple reason that employers care about the certification of employees. Organizations prefer a certified Java developer over a noncertified Java developer with similar IT skills and experience. The certification can also get you a higher paycheck than uncertified peers with comparable skills.