Kindof - if you're a startup and hiring for a position that requires knowledge of java, then IMHO it's a fair question. Most startups don't have the resources t

Kindof - if you're a startup and hiring for a position that requires knowledge of java, then IMHO it's a fair question. Most startups don't have the resources to train employees for 6 months. But yes - the testing material in most certifications is not a good indicator of problem solving abilities and I wouldn't make any hiring decision based on them.