OCAJP Preparation Guide and Study Materials

This Java certification tutorial helps you understand and prepare for OCAJP - the first certificate in the Java certification path.

1. OCAJP Overview and Syllabus

OCAJP stands for Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE Programmer and it is always associated with a specific Java SE version e.g. Java SE 7 or Java SE 8. This certification helps you build a foundational understanding of Java, while expanding your knowledge of general programming.

If you have been programming Java for some times, you will find the OCAJP exam easy. Else if you are new to Java programming, studying this exam helps you enters Java programming world firmly and professionally.

The OCAJP exam is also referred to as Java SE Programmer I exam. Here’s the brief information you need to know about the Java SE 8 version of this exam - Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer or Java SE 8 Programmer I:

• Exam Number:  1Z0-808

   

• Exam Price:         245 USD

   

• Duration:             150 minutes

   

• Number of Questions:   77

   

• Passing Score:   65% (50 out of 77)

   

• Exam Format:    Multiple Choice

OCAJP Syllabus:

And the following are summary of the topics (syllabus) covered in this exam:

1. Java Basics: variable scopes, class structure, features of Java, …

    

2. Working With Java Data Types: object reference variables and primitive variables, object life cycle,…

    

3. Using Operators and Decision Constructs:Java operators, if/else and ternary construct, switch statement…

    

4. Creating and Using Arrays: one-dimensional array and multi-dimensional array

    

5. Using Loop Constructs:while loops, for loops, break and continue.

    

6. Working with Methods and Encapsulation: method arguments and return values, overloaded methods…

    

7. Working with Inheritance: benefits, polymorphism, casting, abstract classes and interfaces…

    

8. Handling Exceptions: checked exceptions, unchecked exceptions, errors,…

    

9. Working with Selected classes from the Java API: String, StringBuilder, date time, ArrayList, simple Lambda expressions. 

    

As you can see in the above exam topics, it tests your understanding about the very basic and fundamentals of Java programming, so it’s not difficult to crack this exam and become an Oracle Certified Associate Java SE programmer.

The full syllabus of OCAJP can be found on this page:

OCAJP 8 Exam Topic Details

2. OCAJP Study Materials

We recommend you to use the following study materials for your OCAJP preparation. 

OCAJP Study Books:

Choose one of the following books:

• OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Certification Guide by Mala Gupta

   

• OCA / OCP Java SE 8 Programmer Certification Kit by Jeanne Boyarsky and Scott Selikoff

   

• OCA: Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide by Jeanne Boyarsky and Scott Selikoff

OCAJP Practice Exam Books:

The best is OCAJP Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer Practice Exams by Mitchell Glenn.

OCAJP Exam Simulator:

• Whizlab OCAJP 8 Free Test (25 questions)

   

• Whizlab OCAJP 8 Practice Test (650+ questions)

Oracle Java Tutorials:

• Programmer Level I Exam

OCAJP Forums:

• CodeRanch Associate Certification (OCAJP 7/8) Forum

OCAJP Free Mock Tests:

• JavaBeat’s Java Basics mock exam

   

• Java 1Z0-808 Free Test

   

• Lambda Practice Questions for OCAJP 8

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• Overview of Oracle Java Certification
• How to get Java Certificates - 5 Steps to Become a Certified Java Programmer
• OCPJP Preparation Guide and Study Materials
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About the Author:

Nam Ha Minh is certified Java programmer (SCJP and SCWCD). He began programming with Java back in the days of Java 1.4 and has been passionate about it ever since. You can connect with him on Facebook and watch his Java videos on YouTube.