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I have been studying for the java programmer certification and I was wondering if it matters which one I go for. The site lists :

Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 (CX-310-055) - New!
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 Upgrade Exam (CX-310-056) - New!
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.4 (CX-310-035)
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.2 (CX-310-025)
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.4 Upgrade Exam (CX-310-036)


The topics in the 5.0 are way different from the 1.4. Would it be a waste for me to take the 1.4? Those are the subjects I have been studying for but I wonder if its kind of going backwards.....Would an employer view having the 5.0 over the 1.4 differently? Thanks.