Java 1.4 versus Java 1.5 Certification

[jrefactors]

I haven't got any Java Certification before, and I want to
get one. I am thinking should I take Java 1.4 or Java 1.5?
I even saw Java 1.2 exam is still available on sun's site. I
guess it makes more sense to take Java 1.5 exam since it is
the latest Java version. Can either Java 1.4 or 1.5 exam
be the prerequisite for other advanced Java exams?

please advise.
thanks

 

[Malte]

I haven't got any Java Certification before, and I want to
get one. I am thinking should I take Java 1.4 or Java 1.5?
I even saw Java 1.2 exam is still available on sun's site. I
guess it makes more sense to take Java 1.5 exam since it is
the latest Java version. Can either Java 1.4 or 1.5 exam
be the prerequisite for other advanced Java exams?

please advise.
thanks

I don't think it matters, frankly. If you're certified on, say 1.4, any
employer will believe you can handle 1.5 as well.