4/13/2005 -- Sun Microsystems recently announced a 5 percent discount on exams purchased through the company's Web site, part of a larger promotion to encourage visitors to order training and other services online from the company.

To receive the discount, candidates must order their exams through Sun's Web site and pay by credit card. The discount applies to all Sun exams except the assignment portions of the company's Java Architect and Developer titles.

Sun's exams normally cost $125 (U.S.).

The company used to require all candidates to purchase exams directly through them instead of the testing center, but lifted that requirement more than a year ago.

The 5 percent discount on exams (as well as training products and other services ordered through Sun.com) is set to expire on June 30. For more information, go here. -Becky Nagel