Introduction - SCJD Exam with J2SE 5 - page 8

Setting Up the J2SE 5 JDK and
Environmental Variables
Setting up the J2SE 5 JDK is very straightforward. Sun provides extensive documentation on
how to do so for the various platforms, so we will not rehash all of that material.
Information on downloading and configuring the J2SE 5 JDK is available at http://
java.sun.com/j2se .
Summary
In this chapter, we presented a broad overview of the Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD)
exam, as well as strategies you can use to meet your goal of passing the exam. We identified
the areas that the exam covers, discussed the test itself, and offered some suggestions on
taking it. We also provided a breakdown of the topics discussed in this topic, integrated in
the relevant J2SE 5 material.
With this information, you have already begun to prepare for the exam.
Congratulations! With about four weeks spent covering the issues set forth in this topic,
you should be able to take and pass the SCJD exam. In general, you should expect to spend a
week on each of the four major topics: threading, Swing, networking, and the user interface.
Of course, this will vary depending on your personal background. You now have a sense
of what to expect. Good luck, study hard, and e-mail us at [e-mail] when you pass
the exam.
FAQs
Q Am I ready to take the SCJD exam?
A If you have passed, or could pass, the Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) exam,
you are ready to prepare for the SCJD exam. There is no time limit on completing the
assignment, so you could purchase it and learn as you work through the topic and
assignment simultaneously. However, be aware that there is a time limit on the exam
voucher, and some Sun offices require you to purchase both the assignment and the
exam voucher simultaneously.
Q Will this topic help me if I am preparing for the Sun Certified Java Programmer
(SCJP) exam?
A Using this topic in conjunction with a topic covering the SCJP topics may help your
understanding of the topics; however, we do not recommend that this topic be used
as reference material for SCJP candidates. Although several of the topics required for
SCJP certification are covered in this topic in detail, many required topics are either
not covered or are used without explanation on the assumption that their usage is well
known. In addition, this topic covers many topics that are not required for the SCJP.
Q I'm having some difficulty setting up my environment. Where should I turn for help?
A Look to the Sun Microsystems Java web site ( http://java.sun.com/j2se ) and follow
their documentation exactly. If that doesn't work, contact Sun directly.