What are the limitations when getting Java SE8 OCP while having only Java SE7 OCA?

Question

Java

Hi all.
I took the OCA Java SE7 three years ago and thought about taking the OCP, but somehow my hands didn’t reach. Now I decided to take up this business, but I realized that OCP Java SE7 is no longer relevant.
I understand correctly that in this case it is possible to pass OCP Java SE8, but the only limitation is that for subsequent certificates an OCA upgrade will be needed?

Answer 1

Before taking the OCP Java SE8, you must have an OCA Java SE8 or OCP Java SE (7 and earlier) certification.
There are no upgrades between OCAs (for example, from 7 to 8).