Exam Details:
The Sun Certified Developer for Sun ONE Application Server 6.0 exam, with code 310-540, is a certification exam for software developers who wish to demonstrate their proficiency in developing and deploying J2EE applications on the Sun ONE Application Server platform. The exam is no longer available as of September 2009, but it is still relevant for those interested in the Sun ONE Application Server platform.
The exam cost $150 USD and consisted of 61 questions, with a time limit of 135 minutes. The passing mark was 62%, which means that candidates had to score at least 38 out of 61 to pass. The exam was administered in a computer-based format at authorized testing centers worldwide.
Exam Objectives:
The 310-540 exam covered a range of topics related to J2EE application development on the Sun ONE Application Server 6.0 platform. The exam objectives included:
- Understanding the architecture and features of the Sun ONE Application Server 6.0
- Developing J2EE components, including servlets, JSPs, and EJBs
- Configuring and deploying J2EE applications on the Sun ONE Application Server 6.0
- Understanding security concepts and configuring security for J2EE applications
- Understanding the role of XML and web services in J2EE application development
- Using the Sun ONE Studio IDE for J2EE application development
Related Books:
There are several books that can help candidates prepare for the 310-540 exam. These include:
- Core J2EE Patterns: Best Practices and Design Strategies by Deepak Alur, John Crupi, and Dan Malks
- J2EE Design Patterns by William Crawford, Jonathan Kaplan, and Vineet Singla
- Professional J2EE Programming with BEA WebLogic Server by Deepak Alur, Dan Malks, and John Crupi
- Mastering Enterprise JavaBeans and the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition by Ed Roman, Rima Patel Sriganesh, and Gerald Brose
- Java Servlet Programming by Jason Hunter and William Crawford
In addition to these books, candidates can also find study materials, practice exams, and other resources online to help them prepare for the exam.