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OCP Java SE 11 6-Month Study Plan

The document outlines a 6-month study plan to prepare for the OCP Java SE 11 certification exam. It is divided into 3 phases: Phase 1 focuses on fundamentals over 2 months, Phase 2 does a deep dive over 3 months on more advanced topics, and Phase 3 provides final preparation and the exam over the last month. Key topics covered include Java language basics, OOP, exceptions, collections, concurrency, I/O, security and more. The plan emphasizes hands-on practice, self-assessment, and addressing weaknesses.

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OCP Java SE 11 6-Month Study Plan

The document outlines a 6-month study plan to prepare for the OCP Java SE 11 certification exam. It is divided into 3 phases: Phase 1 focuses on fundamentals over 2 months, Phase 2 does a deep dive over 3 months on more advanced topics, and Phase 3 provides final preparation and the exam over the last month. Key topics covered include Java language basics, OOP, exceptions, collections, concurrency, I/O, security and more. The plan emphasizes hands-on practice, self-assessment, and addressing weaknesses.

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OCP Java SE 11 Study Plan (6 Months)

Phase 1: Foundation Building (Months 1-2)

● Week 1-2: Introduction to Java SE 11, Java Language Fundamentals


○ Introduction to OCP Java SE 11 exam, exam format, and study tips
○ Java installation and setup
○ Java syntax and basic building blocks (variables, data types, operators)
○ Control flow statements (if/else, switch, loops)
○ Methods and classes
○ Objects and object-oriented programming principles
● Week 3-4: Arrays, Classes & Inheritance
○ Arrays: declaration, initialization, multi-dimensional arrays
○ Access modifiers and encapsulation
○ Constructors and inheritance basics
○ Overriding and overloading methods
○ Interfaces and abstract classes
● Week 5-6: Exceptions & Collections
○ Exception handling (try/catch/finally)
○ Common exceptions and error handling strategies
○ Collections framework (lists, sets, maps, queues)
○ Generics and collection operations
● Week 7-8: Lambda Expressions & Functional Programming
○ Lambda expressions and functional interfaces
○ Streams and stream API
○ Functional programming concepts and benefits
○ Optional class and functional operations
● Month 2 Review: Practice quizzes and exercises on covered topics, revise notes,
identify weak areas

Phase 2: Deep Dive (Months 3-5)

● Week 9-10: Concurrency & Threads


○ Thread basics: creation, execution, communication, and synchronization
○ Concurrency mechanisms and best practices
○ Lock objects and thread safety
○ Deadlocks and liveness concepts
● Week 11-12: I/O & JDBC
○ File I/O operations (reading, writing, streams)
○ Networking basics (sockets, URL, networking protocols)
○ JDBC fundamentals and database connectivity
○ SQL statements and data manipulation in Java
● Week 13-14: Java SE API & NIO
○ Util package classes and common functionalities
○ Collections framework in detail (advanced implementations)
○ New Input/Output (NIO) classes and asynchronous I/O
○ Java concurrency libraries (ExecutorService, ForkJoinPool)
● Week 15-16: Security & Module System
○ Java security architecture and access control mechanisms
○ Cryptography basics and secure coding practices
○ Java Module System and modularity concepts
○ Class loaders and package visibility
● Month 5 Review: Take full-length practice exams, analyze results, focus on improving
weak areas, revise key concepts

Phase 3: Final Touches (Month 6)

● Week 17-18: Final Exam Preparation


○ Take additional practice exams under timed conditions
○ Review official exam guide and key topics
○ Focus on areas with low scores in practice exams
○ Create flashcards and cheat sheets for quick revision
● Week 19-20: Exam Week
○ Get adequate rest and maintain focus
○ Review notes and key concepts one last time
○ Stay positive and confident on exam day

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