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Solaris Certification FAQ

1) About this FAQ
2) Which exams are available?.
3) How much it costs ?.
4) I am experienced in Solaris do I need to  take a course in Solaris ?.
5) Who conducts the exam?.
6) What are prerequisite , total number of questions types of
   questions,passing score  and duration of exam ?.
7) What type of Questions will be asked ?
8) How to register for an exam?
9) When will I get the result ?
10)How frequently I can retake the exam if I fail ?
11)When will I receive the certificate after passing the exam?

1.About this FAQ

This faq is a compilation of questions about Solaris Certification by the visitors of this site who wants to do Solaris Certification.The information here is based on the details available at Sun.com website and may not reflect the latest changes .The complete details about the sun certifications are  available at suned.sun.com and candidates are advised to verify latest details there before proceeding with certification process .

2. Which exams are available ?

Solaris OS

  • Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris[tm] 7  Operating  Environment - Part I
  • Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris[tm]  7 Operating Environment - Part II
  • Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris 8 Operating Environment Upgrade Exam
  • Sun Certified Network Administrator for the Solaris Operating Environment

JAVA[tm] TECHNOLOGY

    • Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2
    • Sun Certified Developer for Java 2
    • Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for Java 2

 

3.How much it costs for a single exam ?

 $150.00 in USA . For other countries one has to contact nearest Sun Education Service office .  

4.I am experienced in Solaris do I need to need to take a course in Solaris ?

Sun conducts instructor led training  courses  and runs a web learning center for providing necessary training but  one can directly take the exam without  taking the courses.

5. Who conducts the exam?

The exams are conducted by Sylvan Prometric  all over the world  through their  franchises .

6. What are prerequisite , total number of questions types of questions ,passing score  and duration of exam. ?

Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris 7 Operating Environment - Part I
Pre-requisites: None
Exam number: 310-009
Number of questions: 81
Type of questions: Multiple choice
Score needed to pass: 75%
Duration: 120 minutes
Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris 7 Operating Environment - Part II

Prerequisites: 310-009
Exam number: 310-010
Number of questions: 94
Type of questions: Multiple choice
Score needed to pass: 70%
Duration: 120 minutes
Exam objectives

Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris 8 Operating Environment - Part I
Pre-requisites: None
Exam number: 310-011
Number of questions: 57
Type of questions: Multiple choice, free response, drag and drop
Score needed to pass: 66%
Duration: 90 minutes
 Exam objectives

Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris 8 Operating Environment - Part II
Pre-requisites: 310-011 only
Exam number: 310-012
Number of questions: 61
Type of questions: Multiple choice, free response, drag and drop
Score needed to pass: 70%
Duration: 90 minutes
 Exam objectives

7. What type of Questions will be asked  ?

Mainly multiple choice questions and a few requiring writing a command  to do some operation or syntax of a command. It may

have questions  where the candidates are required  to select all correct answers.  

9. When will I know about my  exam's result

Immedately after the exam is over you will be provided your  performance score and pass or fail grade.

10. How to register for an exam.

A exam voucher needs to be purchased from sun education service . USA contact phone number is   1-800- 422-8020 and for other countries contact the local Sun education office. After purchasing the voucher  registration and scheduling of the exam can be done through  www.prometric.com  .

11. How frequently I can retake the exam if I fail

After 2 weeks of the exam taken.

12. When will I receive the certificate after passing the exam.

Depends in which part of world you are and it may take up to 30 days. The status can be checked r in my certification.

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