Java Struts Practice Exam

Java Struts is an Java programming language based framework to develop web applications using its MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture pattern. The framework helps to develop scalable, and maintainable, applications with form validation, internationalization, exception handling, and integration with other frameworks.
Certification in Java Struts attests to your skills and knowledge in using the Struts framework for web application development. This certification assess you in using Struts to develop scalable, maintainable, and efficient Java-based web applications.
Why is Java Struts certification important?

• The certification certifies your skills and knowledge of using the Struts framework for Java web application development.
• Increases your career opportunities in Java-based web development.
• Shows your skills in the MVC design pattern.
• Increases your employability.
• Provides you a competitive edge in the job market.
• Improves your ability to design and develop scalable applications.
• Attests to your knowledge of the Struts features, security, and integration.

Who should take the Java Struts Exam?

• Java Web Developer
• Java Developer
• Full-Stack Developer
• Web Application Developer
• Software Engineer
• Backend Developer
• Java Architect
• Front-End Developer with Java Expertise
• Enterprise Application Developer
• Technical Lead or Team Lead in Java-based Projects

Skills Evaluated

Candidates taking the certification exam on the Java Struts is evaluated for the following skills:

• Understanding of MVC Architecture
• Struts Framework Core Concepts
• Struts Configuration
• Form Validation and Data Binding
• Struts Action Classes
• Struts Tags
• Error Handling and Exception Management
• Integration with Other Technologies
• Internationalization and Localization
• Security Best Practices
  

Java Struts Certification Course Outline
The course outline for Java Struts certification is as below -

Domain 1. Struts Framework Basics

• Overview of Struts framework

• History and evolution of Struts

• Understanding MVC architecture and its role in Struts

• Key components of Struts

Domain 2. Struts Configuration and Setup

• Setting up a Struts application

• Configuration files: struts-config.xml, web.xml

• Configuring actions, form beans, and mappings

• Working with the Struts tag library

Domain 3. Working with Action Classes

• Understanding Action classes and ActionForms

• Implementing business logic in Action classes

• Action forwards and mapping user requests

• Using Action classes to handle HTTP requests and responses

Domain 4. Form Handling and Validation

• Creating and managing forms in Struts

• Validating form inputs and implementing error handling

• Data binding and populating form beans

• Handling form submissions and mapping values to ActionForm

Domain 5. Struts Tags and Custom Tags

• Using Struts HTML and bean tags

• Form tags, iteration tags, and logic tags

• Creating custom Struts tags

• Integrating JSP with Struts

Domain 6. Error and Exception Handling

• Handling errors and exceptions in Struts applications

• Using global exceptions and error pages

• Implementing custom exception handling mechanisms

Domain 7. Internationalization and Localization in Struts

• Understanding i18n and l10n concepts

• Configuring messages and resource bundles

• Implementing multi-language support in Struts applications

Domain 8. Struts Integration with Other Frameworks

• Integrating Struts with Spring and Hibernate

• Combining Struts with JSF (JavaServer Faces)

• Using Struts with other Java technologies and tools

Domain 9. Security Practices in Struts

• Best practices for securing Struts applications

• Validating user input to prevent vulnerabilities

• Preventing SQL injection, XSS, and other attacks

• Using Spring Security with Struts

Domain 10. Struts Performance Optimization

• Optimizing performance in Struts applications

• Handling large forms and complex workflows

• Caching and reducing unnecessary requests