The Oracle Certified Foundations Associate, Java certification serves as a validation of practical Java expertise. By preparing for and passing the Java Foundations | 1Z0-811 exam, you equip yourself with the essential principles of Java programming, showcasing both theoretical understanding and practical skills. This certification not only confirms your proficiency but also underscores your potential to evolve into a valuable asset for any organization as you advance through higher levels of expertise, knowledge, and certification.
Who should take the exam?
Designed primarily for students enrolled in two-year colleges, secondary schools, and four-year colleges and universities, the Oracle Certified Foundations Associate, Java targets individuals who have engaged in the Oracle Academy program or are pursuing computer science studies encompassing relevant Java curricula.
It also includes faculty members teaching foundational Java and computer science courses, as well as those embarking on their Java careers.
While the exam doesn't assume prior professional Java experience, candidates are expected to have a basic comprehension of Java programming language and concepts, along with proficient mathematical, logical, and analytical problem-solving abilities.
Additionally, familiarity with writing and executing Java programs, as well as working with the Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE), is essential.
Exam Details
Exam Code: 1Z0-811
Exam Name: Java Foundations
Exam Questions: 60
Time Duration: 120 minutes
Passing Score: 65%
Exam Language: English
Java Foundations Exam Course Outline
The Exam covers the given topics -
Topic 1: Overview of Java
Describe the features of Java
Describe the real-world applications of Java
Topic 2: Understand the basics of Java
Describe the Java Development Kit (JDK) and the Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
Describe the components of object-oriented programming
Describe the components of a basic Java program
Compile and execute a Java program
Topic 3: Learn about Java Elements
Identify the conventions to be followed in a Java program
Use Java reserved words
Use single-line and multi-line comments in Java programs
Import other Java packages to make them accessible in your code
Describe the java.lang package
Topic 4: Understanding working with Java Data Types
Declare and initialize variables including a variable using final
Cast a value from one data type to another including automatic and manual promotion
Declare and initialize a String variable
Topic 5: Learn about working with Java Operator
Use basic arithmetic operators to manipulate data including +, -, *, /, and %
Use the increment and decrement operators
Use relational operators including ==, !=, >, >=, <, and <=
Use arithmetic assignment operators
Use conditional operators including &&, ||, and ?
Describe the operator precedence and use of parenthesis
Topic 6: Learn about working with the String Class
Develop code that uses methods from the String class
Format Strings using escape sequences including %d, %n, and %s
Topic 7: Working with the Random and Math Classes
Use the Random class
Use the Math class
Topic 8: Understand about using Decision Statements
Use the decision making statement (if-then and if-then-else)
Use the switch statement
Compare how == differs between primitives and objects
Compare two String objects by using the compareTo and equals methods
Topic 9: Learn about using Looping Statements
Describe looping statements
Use a for loop including an enhanced for loop
Use a while loop
Use a do- while loop
Compare and contrast the for, while, and do-while loops
Develop code that uses break and continue statements
Topic 10: Understand Debugging and Exception Handling
Identify syntax and logic errors
Use exception handling
Handle common exceptions thrown
Use try and catch blocks
Topic 11: Learn about Arrays and ArrayLists
Use a one-dimensional array
Create and manipulate an ArrayList
Traverse the elements of an ArrayList by using iterators and loops including the enhanced for loop
Compare an array and an ArrayList
Topic 12: Classes and Constructors
Create a new class including a main method
Use the private modifier
Describe the relationship between an object and its members
Describe the difference between a class variable, an instance variable, and a local variable
Develop code that creates an object's default constructor and modifies the object's fields
Use constructors with and without parameters
Develop code that overloads constructors
Topic 13: Understand Java Methods
Describe and create a method
Create and use accessor and mutator methods
Create overloaded methods
Describe a static method and demonstrate its use within a program