Preparation Resources

As with any Oracle test, preparing for the 1Z0-808 exam requires plenty of time and motivation. However, you should consider the quality and relevance of the preparation materials, as they must be fully aligned with the exam objectives. In this case, the official vendor has developed a training course to help candidates who aspire to become OCA Java SE 8 programmer.

• Java SE 8 Fundamentals. This is a course through which candidates will practically learn the basics of object-oriented programming using the Java language. As a result, system administrators and future developers will learn how to create a Java technology application and write simple error handling code, and gain an understanding of basic object-oriented concepts including inheritance, encapsulation, and abstraction. In other words, by enrolling in the course, you'll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of Java SE 8, and with Live Virtual classes, you'll get answers to all the questions related to successfully passing the 1Z0-808 exam in real-time.

However, many candidates choose to self-prepare with books and study guides that can be found on third-party sites such as Amazon.

• ‘OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Exam Guide (Exams 1Z0-808) 1st Edition’ by Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates, a guide written by two professionals in the field of Java teaching and certification. Thanks to which, readers can get functional programming explanation and information on all key topic areas Java programmers need to know, including access control, object orientation, flow control, array lists, and much more. In addition, by also ordering this guide from Amazon in one of two formats, Kindle or Paperback, you will receive a valuable tool for comprehensive preparation, as well as two reliable practice tests to help you be fully prepared for the final test.
• ‘OCA: Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-808 1st Edition’ by Jeanne Boyarsky, Scott Selikoff. This Sybex Study Guide is a complete tool that gives you comprehensive coverage of the material you need to pass the 1Z0-808 exam such as developing Java applications, object-oriented design principles and patterns, and functional programming fundamentals. When you purchase the book in the Kindle or Paperback format, you will receive a detailed training system that also includes real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, an online test bank along with 3 practice exams, flashcards, and a glossary. All this will help you reduce the time to prepare, but at the same time make the process convenient, versatile, and even enjoyable, which will eventually allow you to pass the 1Z0-808 exam with flying colors and become one step closer to the position to which you aspire.
• ‘OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide (Exam 1Z0-808) (Oracle Press) 3rd Edition’ by Edward G. Finegan, Robert Liguori. The official study guide from the Oracle Press was designed to comprehensively prepare candidates for the OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I exam, with maximum accuracy and the detail of information, and full compliance with exam objectives. And, the authors, expert Java developers, offer readers an easy-to-follow learning system that includes step-by-step exercises, self-testing tests, and two practice exam options. All of which will enable candidates to master the necessary Java development skills and pass the 1Z0-808 exam on the first try. Just order this book, which is available in the Kindle and Paperback format, and start preparing.

As you can see, every candidate will be able to find a training tool that can fully meet their goals as well as cover all the areas of knowledge required for the OCA Java SE 8 Programmer certification.

Reference: https://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=5001&get_params=p_exam_id:1Z0-808

How to book the 1Z0-808 Exam

The following steps are for registering for the Oracle 1Z0-808 exam.

Step 1: Visit to PearsonVUE Website for 1Z0-808 exam Registration Step 2: Signup/Login to Pearson VUE account

The 1Z0-808 exam has 70 questions of a multiple-choice format that are available in the Spanish and English languages. You will be given 150 minutes to complete all these questions and get more than 65% to earn the certificate. The topics covered in this test include the following areas:

• Loop Constructs.
• Java Basics;
• Data manipulation and inheritance;
• Handling Exceptions;
• Operators and Decision Constructs;
• Working with Java Data Types;
• Working with Encapsulation and Methods;
• Developing and Utilizing Arrays;

Since the field of knowledge is very broad, the first thing recommended to candidates is to review the full list of questions that need to be covered in the Java SE 8 Programmer I Exam.

To schedule this Oracle exam, just buy a voucher ($245) and go to Pearson VUE to log into your account. Enter the exam code and complete the process by following the further prompts. The voucher will be available for use within 6 months after your purchase, so try to be on time and register as soon as you can.

Candidates for the Java SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) exam already have technical training and practical experience, and at the same time want to improve or may be new to object-oriented programming and Java.

It’s a prerequisite for all the candidates to take the training courses to gain practical skills before sitting for 1Z0-808 exam. The training is available both for newbies and candidates with some experience in working with Java SE 8.