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Microsoft 98-388 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Exception Handling and Debugging | - Error handling
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| Programming Basics | - Understand core programming concepts
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| Java Programming Fundamentals | - Core Java syntax and structure
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| Object-Oriented Programming | - Define and use classes
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The official Microsoft Introduction to Programming Using Java outline defines 4 domains. The leading three are Exception Handling and Debugging, Object-Oriented Programming, and Programming Basics. The full list is in the topics section above, and GuideTorrent's 44 practice questions cover each one.
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Microsoft Introduction to Programming Using Java Sample Questions:
You are creating a Java console application.
You need to read a birthdate entered by the user.
How should you complete the code? To answer, select the appropriate code segments in the answer area.
Correct Answer:
Explanation
References:
https://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/java/io/InputStreamReader.html
You need to evaluate the following code segment:
What happens when the code segment is run?
- A. iNum has a value of 3.
- B. An exception is thrown.
- C. iNum has a value of 0.
- D. iNum has a value of 2.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct.
You have the following class definition:
Review the underlined text. If it makes the statement correct select "No change is needed." If the statement is incorrect, select the answer choice that makes the statement correct.
- A. by all classes in all packages.
- B. only by the Logger class.
- C. only by the Logger class and classes in the same package that inherit from it.
- D. No change is needed.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You need to evaluate the following code. Line numbers are included for reference only.
Use the drop-down menus to select the answer choice that answers each question based on the information presented in the code.
Correct Answer:
You are writing a Java method.
The method must meet the following requirements:
How should you complete the code? To answer, drag the appropriate code segment to the correct position.
Each code segment may be used once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.
Correct Answer:
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