New Java Exam Stresses Coding
Monday July 6, 2009
Sun, which was recently acquired by Oracle, is moving away from multiple-choice tests for its Java Programmer certification, and moving toward performance-based testing. In other words, you'll actually need to know ho to write code to pass the exam.
As CertCities reported, it's called the "Sun Java Programmer Plus" certification, and the beta exam is being released on July 22. It runs until July 31, and test participants will get to take the exam for free.
The new test will specifically test coding ability, rather than question-answering ability. "During the exam, you will be required to code solutions for typical programming problems rather than answering multiple choice questions," writes Sun.
Sun believes so firmly in this new testing methodology that it's retiring the previous Java Programmer certifications. The company didn't give a firm date, but said it would provide at least 90 days notice to credential holders.
This is an interesting move by Sun, and one of which I'm in favor. You should be required to demonstrate your ability to write code if you're a programmer. It should also increase the value of the certification; potential employers will know that did more than fill in circles to get this certification -- you actually had to write code.
As CertCities reported, it's called the "Sun Java Programmer Plus" certification, and the beta exam is being released on July 22. It runs until July 31, and test participants will get to take the exam for free.
The new test will specifically test coding ability, rather than question-answering ability. "During the exam, you will be required to code solutions for typical programming problems rather than answering multiple choice questions," writes Sun.
Sun believes so firmly in this new testing methodology that it's retiring the previous Java Programmer certifications. The company didn't give a firm date, but said it would provide at least 90 days notice to credential holders.
This is an interesting move by Sun, and one of which I'm in favor. You should be required to demonstrate your ability to write code if you're a programmer. It should also increase the value of the certification; potential employers will know that did more than fill in circles to get this certification -- you actually had to write code.
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