The CodeHS Java Level 1 Certification Exam proves students’ foundational understanding of Java topics and concepts. This certification can serve as a stepping stone for career aspirations and help build programming skill credibility. This Certification is approved by the Oklahoma, Virginia, Arkansas, and South Carolina Departments of Education!
Exam Format
Format: 45 Multiple Choice Questions
Delivery Method: Online Timed Exam
Topics & Concepts Covered
Java Fundamentals
Perform basic input and output using standard packages (including scanner)
Evaluate the scope of a variable
Working with Data Types, Variables, and Expressions
Understanding primitive variables including casting and arithmetic operations
Strings and string methods including parsing
Arrays - creating, manipulating, and traversing.
ArrayLists - creating, manipulating, and traversing.
2D Arrays - creating, manipulating, and traversing.
Implement Flow Control
Boolean Expressions including understanding and evaluating logic expressions.
Iterations and Loops including for loops, for-each loops, and while loops.
Perform Object-Oriented Programming
Creating and using objects
Writing classes, including methods, instance variables, and static methods
Recognizing class hierarchies and inheritance; excludes implementing inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes, and interfaces.
Recursion
General recursion analysis including understanding base case and execution counts
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take the CodeHS Java Level 1 Certification Exam. However, we recommend that students take the CodeHS AP CSA Course to prepare for the exam.
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