Oracle Certified Professional Java ME 1 Mobile
Exam: Oracle 1z0-869 - Java Mobile Edition 1 Mobile Application Developer Certified Professional
With the acquisition of Sun by Oracle, the Sun SCMAD (Sun Certified Mobile Applications Developer) Certification has now becomethe Oracle Certified Professional, Java ME 1 Mobile Application Developer. The exam code for this is 1Z0-869.
This certification exam is intended for developers and programmers that regularly use the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) technologies to develop applications for mobile devices, such as cell phones and wireless devices that are Java enabled. By passing the Sun SCMAD exam, you certify that you are proficient with mobile Java applications, as well as with the specifications outlined in the JTWI (Java Technology for Wireless Industry). This includes the Wireless Messaging application programming interface and Mobile Media application programming interfaces.
Before taking this exam, you must first be certified as a Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform.
Exam information:
The SCMAD/OCPJMAD exam is available at authorized PerasonVue testing centers. It consists of 68 multiple-choice questions. A passing score of 54% or better is required (37 or more of 68 total questions). You will have up to 150 minutes to complete this exam.
The SUN SCMAD exam consists of the following major topics:
- JTWI (JSR 185) and Overview of JTWI-Compliant Wireless Applications
- CLDC 1.0 and 1.1
- Security (Both CLDC and MIDP)
- Networking
- Application Model, Delivery, Lifecycle, and Provisioning
- MIDP Persistent Storage
- Push Registry
- MIDP User Interface (UI) API
- MIDP Game API
- Media Using MIDP 2.0 and the MMAPI 1.1
- Wireless Messaging API 1.1
Who should become SCMAD/OCPJMAD certified?
- Developers that create mobile applications for cell phones or other smart devices that are java enabled.
- Any professional working in the aspects of MIDP and JTWI.
Benefits of SCMAD/OCPJMAD certification include:
- Becoming SCMAD/OCPJMAD certified demonstrates to your employer that you are skilled in the use of industry best practices, and that you have the expertise in this area.
- Validates your skills to your peers, co-workers, customers, staff, etc.
- Ensures that you take your job seriously, and continue torefine and improve your knowledge and skills.
- Greater employment opportunities.
- Increased income potential.
- Increased respect within the Sun/Oracle community.
- Greater career advancement and promotion opportunities.
Expert Review
I had been developing mobile applications for quite some time, but was not able to get recognized as an expert in the field until I decided to become Sun Certified Mobile Applications Developer certified. This was a great career move, as I now have gained respect at the workplace, as well as a much-needed promotion.
David Steele, Application Developer at App-Mart.
