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Publisher's Noteguaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Get ready to ace your AP Computer Science A Exam with this easy-to-follow, multi-platform study guide 5 Steps to a 5: AP Computer Science A 2020 introduces an easy to follow, effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to reach your full potential. The book includes hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations and sample responses. You'll learn how to master the multiple-choice questions and achieve a higher score on this demanding exam. This essential guide reflects the latest course syllabus and includes three full-length practice exams, plus proven strategies specific to each section of the test. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Computer Science A 2020 features: *3 Practice Exams *Comprehensive overview of the AP Computer Science A Exam format *Hundreds of exercises with thorough explanations*Review material and proven strategies specific to each section of the test*Two full sections devoted to algorithm writing and two levels of sample questions for each Java concept (basic & advanced)
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Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction The Five-Step Program Step 1 Set Up Your Study Program 1 What You Need to Know About the AP Computer Science A Exam Background Information Frequently Asked Questions About the Exam 2 How to Plan Your Time Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP Computer Science A Exam Calendars for Preparing for Each of the Plans Step 2 Determine Your Test Readiness 3 Take a Diagnostic Exam Using the Diagnostic Exam AP Computer Science A Diagnostic Exam, Part I AP Computer Science A Diagnostic Exam, Part II Diagnostic Exam Answers and Explanations Step 3 Develop Strategies for Success 4 Strategies to Help You Do Your Best on the Exam Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Section Strategies for the Free-Response Section Step 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High Concept 0 Background on Software Development What Is Java? What Is a Software Developer? What Is OOP (Object-Oriented Programming)? Viewing the World Through the Eyes of a Software Developer For the Good of All Humankind Choosing Your IDE HelloWorld Rapid Review Concept 1 Fundamentals of Programming Introduction Syntax The Console Screen Primitive Variables Mathematical Operations Modifying Number Variables Relational Operators Logical Operations Conditional Statements Looping Statements Bases Other Than Decimal Commenting Your Code Types of Errors Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Concept 2 Classes and Objects (Basic Version) Overview of the Relationship Between Classes and Objects The class Declaration Instance Variables Constructors Methods Putting It All Together: The Circle and CircleRunner Classes Understanding the Keyword new When Constructing an Object The Reference Variable Versus the Actual Object The null Reference Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Concept 3 The String Class The String Variable The String Object A Visual Representation of a String Object String Concatenation The Correct Way to Compare Two String Objects Important String Methods A String Is Immutable Escape Sequences Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Concept 4 The Math, Integer, and Double Classes The Java API and the AP Computer Science A Exam Subset The Math Class The Integer Class The Double Class Summary of the Integer and Double Classes Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Concept 5 Data Structures What Is a Data Structure? The Array The 2-D Array The ArrayList Important ArrayList Methods Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Concept 6 Algorithms (Basic Version) How We Use Algorithms Why Algorithms Are Important Algorithm Versus Pseudocode Versus Real Java Code The Swap Algorithm The Copy Algorithm for the Array and ArrayList The Sequential Search Algorithm The Accumulate Algorithm The Find-Highest Algorithm Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Concept 7 Classes and Objects (Advanced Version) Parameters Overloaded Constructors Overloaded Methods static, static, static Data Encapsulation Scope Documentation The Keyword this IllegalArgumentException Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Concept 8 Inheritance and Polymorphism Inheritance Polymorphism The Object Class Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations *Concept 9 The abstract class and the interface The abstract class The interface Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Concept 10 Recursion Recursion Versus Looping The Base Case Beginner Example: The Factorial Recursive Method Advanced Example: The Fibonacci Recursive Method Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Concept 11 Algorithms (Advanced Version) The Accumulate Advanced Algorithm The Find-Highest Advanced Algorithm The Connect-Four Advanced Algorithm The Twitter-Sentiment-Analysis Advanced Algorithm Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Concept 12 Sorting Algorithms and the Binary Search Background on Sorting Data Insertion Sort Selection Sort Merge Sort Binary Search Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Concept 13 Seeing the Big Picture: Design The Software Development Cycle Designing Class Hierarchy Testing Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Step 5 Building Your Test-Taking Confidence AP Computer Science A: Practice Exam 1 AP Computer Science A: Practice Exam 1, Part I (Multiple Choice) AP Computer Science A: Practice Exam 1, Part II (Free Response) Practice Exam 1 Answers and Explanations, Part I (Multiple Choice) Practice Exam 1 Answers and Explanations, Part II (Free Response) Scoring Worksheet AP Computer Science A: Practice Exam 2 AP Computer Science A: Practice Exam 2, Part I (Multiple Choice) AP Computer Science A: Practice Exam 2, Part II (Free Response) Practice Exam 2 Answers and Explanations, Part I (Multiple Choice) Practice Exam 2 Answers and Explanations, Part II (Free Response) Scoring Worksheet Appendix Quick Reference Guide Free-Response Scoring Guidelines List of Keywords in Java List of Required Runtime Exceptions Common Syntax Errors for Beginning Java Programmers Online ResourcesNER(01): WOW
