Java 2 Exam Cram

Java 2 Exam Cram, 2nd Edition is the updated and revised version of the best selling Java 2 Exam Cram. This highly acclaimed and well-recognized study guide provides an intense preparation program for programmers gearing up for the Sun Certified Java Programmer, Java 2 exam (310-025). The book's well organized, concise layout provides thorough coverage of test content and objectives like learning Java language fundamentals, creating Java classes, building GUIs with the AWT Components, and working with flow control and exceptions. Includes the proven Exam Cram features of helpful hints and tips, test taking strategies, realistic case studies, tear-out cram sheets, and challenging practice questions.

Introduction ..... xxi

Self-Assessment .....xxvii

Chapter 1: Java and the Sun Certification Test ..... 1

Chapter 2: Language Fundamentals ..... 13

Chapter 3: Java Operators with Primitives and Objects ..... 31

Chapter 4: Creating Java Classes ..... 63

Chapter 5: Nested Classes ..... 85

Chapter 6: Converting and Casting Primitives and Objects ..... 105

Chapter 7: Flow Control and Exceptions ..... 127

Chapter 8: Working with Java Classes and Objects ..... 157

Chapter 9: Java Threads ..... 177

Chapter 10: Standard Library Utility Classes ..... 201

Chapter 11: Java AWT Components ..... 225

Chapter 12: Building Graphical Interfaces with the AWT Components ..... 251

Chapter 13: The Java Event Model ..... 273

Chapter 14: Java IO ..... 297

Chapter 15: Sample Test ..... 323

Chapter 16: Answer Key ..... 365

Glossary ..... 379

Index ..... 401