How to prepare for a Java test?

Question

Ok so in two days I have a test for my dream job (well it's an internship, but still!) and for quite some time now I've been reading the SCJP Guide book in order to prepare myself. BUT seeing how slow my reading speed is I guess finding a website with some "java essentials" or "standard java test questions" and going through it in those 2 days would be a better idea. Don't misunderstand me, I do have java experience and it's "only" an internship, but we all know how programming tests look like and how tricky they can be.

So are there any online resources you could recommend me? I know 2 days is not much, but well I was informed bout the test 1-2days ago.

@Edit: yeah I guess I provided not enough info: the test will have several parts but the main one will be "pure" Java (so no JEE etc., only what you could find in the SCJP). From what I heard about last year's test the questions were something like "what is an anonymous class and what do we you it for mostly" (I guess they meant listeners), "what's the difference between vector and arraylist" and some "standard SCJP" questions like "given the code below what will be the result".

There will be a small part about JSP, but I bet it will be only the basics so I'm not really worried.

Answer 1

It pretty much depends what job it will be If you are applying for Java EE developer, do you think you will be tested from Java SE basics? If they will test you from core Java knowledge, I would google Sun Certified Java Programmer tests (or maybe Oracle renamed it :))

Update :

I read your edit in original post. I learned from "JAVA Tutorial" (copyright by Sun). It was great book and at the end of the book there was short preparing for SCJP (but after reading of whole book it was piece of cake). But if you're short of time, I'd suggest just finding test questions

Answer 2

http://www.javaranch.com/ is a great resource for this. I used this site to help prepare for the Sun SCJP exam.

Answer 3

Hi I think if you are reading SCJP guide book that is really good it mainly covers J2SE.But it depends on whether you have done internship based on J2SE or J2EE, the test will be conducted on that.Go for kathy Sierra book for SCJP exam. Let me know about your internship I mean it is on J2SE or J2EE so that I can get you proper idea of preparing exam.

Answer 4

There are many Java quizes on the web. Here is one that I wrote (not for beginners): http://eyalsch.wordpress.com/2009/09/17/quiz/

Answer 5

As previously mentioned, javaranch and the Sierra/Bates SCJP book are great resources, which are what I've used. If you want to speed up the process, and already know most of the material, just stick to working the problems at the end of the chapters.

On the javaranch site, I like to do the rules roundup when I feel rusty. Even if you find it super easy, for me the real value is in getting my brain warmed up and loaded with Java in a short period of time.

Answer 6

If you have the money, I recommend Whizlabs' mock exams. I passed my SCJP exam thanks to them.

Answer 7

You can pass some tests for free, including one created by one of the authors of "A Programmer's Guide to Java SCJP Certification", at http://www.blackbeltfactory.com/ui/.