International exam: 1Z0-803

The Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Java SE 7 now has an all new definition and focus - with certification objectives that measure not only your day-to-day programming skills, but also your ability to manage the situations you are likely to encounter on various projects. The OCA Java SE 7 certification requires successfully completing a single exam: 1Z0-803.  2KO presents Java Programming courses in Cape Town by means of full time instructor-led training; as well as internet-accessible online training, which are aimed at International IT Certification exams. 2KO Africa delivers full-time computer classes in Africa, and is a leading provider of accredited online IT training, enabling 2KO students the opportunity to study courses online world-wide, to ensure the best training possible.

Duration: 5 Days full time

Level: Intermediate

Prerequisite:  Computer Literate

Join our Java beginners course in Cape Town South Africa. Our introduction to Java programming course is perfect for students who intend to learn the ability to program in Java. Training is available as instructor led or online.

Overview

Java Basics

• Define the scope of variables
• Define the structure of a Java class
• Create executable Java applications with a main method
• Import other Java packages to make them accessible in your code

Working With Java Data Types

Declare and initialize variables Differentiate between object reference variables and Primitive variables Read or write to object fields Explain an Object's Lifecycle (creation, "dereference" and garbage collection) Call methods on objects Manipulate data using the StringBuilder class and its methods Creating and manipulating Strings Using Operators and Decision Constructs Use Java operators Use parenthesis to override operator precedence Test equality between Strings and other objects using == and equals () Create if and if/else constructs Use a switch statement

Creating and Using Arrays

• Declare, instantiate, initialize and use a one-dimensional array
• Declare, instantiate, initialize and use multi-dimensional array
• Declare and use an ArrayList

Using Loop Constructs

• Create and use while loops
• Create and use for loops including the enhanced for loop
• Create and use do/while loops
• Compare loop constructs
• Use break and continue

Working with Methods and Encapsulation

• Create methods with arguments and return values
• Apply the static keyword to methods and fields
• Create an overloaded method
• Differentiate between default and user defined constructors
• Create and overload constructors
• Apply access modifiers
• Apply encapsulation principles to a class
• Determine the effect upon object references and primitive values when they are passed into methods
  that change the values

Working with Inheritance

• Implement inheritance
• Develop code that demonstrates the use of polymorphism
• Differentiate between the type of a reference and the type of an object
• Determine when casting is necessary
• Use super and this to access objects and constructors
• Use abstract classes and interfaces

Handling Exceptions

• Differentiate among checked exceptions, RuntimeExceptions and Errors
• Create a try-catch block and determine how exceptions alter normal program flow
• Describe what Exceptions are used for in Java
• Invoke a method that throws an exception
• Recognize common exception classes and categories