Java Multiple Choice Questions

  1. What is a thread in Java? a) A method in Java b) A class in Java c) A lightweight sub-process d) A data structure

    Answer: c) A lightweight sub-process

  2. Which class is used to create a thread in Java? a) Thread b) Runnable c) Process d) Executor

    Answer: a) Thread

  3. What is the maximum number of threads that can be created in Java? a) 256 b) 512 c) Unlimited d) Depends on the system

    Answer: d) Depends on the system

  4. Which method is used to start a thread in Java? a) run() b) start() c) execute() d) launch()

    Answer: b) start()

  5. What is the default priority of a thread in Java? a) MIN_PRIORITY b) MAX_PRIORITY c) NORM_PRIORITY d) DEFAULT_PRIORITY

    Answer: c) NORM_PRIORITY

  6. What is the output of the following code?

     class MyThread extends Thread {
         public void run() {
             System.out.println("Hello, World!");
         }
     }
    
     public class Main {
         public static void main(String[] args) {
             MyThread thread = new MyThread();
             thread.run();
         }
     }
    

    a) Hello, World! b) Compiler error c) Runtime error d) No output

    Answer: a) Hello, World!

  7. What is an object in object-oriented programming (OOP)? a) A data type b) A method c) An instance of a class d) A keyword

    Answer: c) An instance of a class

  8. What is encapsulation in Java? a) A way to achieve inheritance b) A way to hide implementation details c) A way to create multiple objects d) A way to achieve polymorphism

    Answer: b) A way to hide implementation details

  9. Which access modifier allows a class to be accessed from any other class in the same package? a) private b) protected c) public d) default

    Answer: d) default

  10. Which keyword is used to inherit a class in Java? a) super b) this c) extends d) implements

    Answer: c) extends

  11. What is the output of the following code?

    class Base {
        public void print() {
            System.out.println("Base");
        }
    }
    
    class Derived extends Base {
        public void print() {
            System.out.println("Derived");
        }
    }
    
    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            Base obj = new Derived();
            obj.print();
        }
    }
    

    a) Base b) Derived c) Compiler error d) Runtime error

    Answer: b) Derived

  12. Which method is used to compare two strings in Java? a) compare() b) equals() c) compareTo() d) equalsIgnoreCase()

    Answer: c) compareTo()

  13. What is the output of the following code?

    String str = "Hello";
    str.concat(" World");
    System.out.println(str);
    

    a) Hello World b) World c) Hello d) Compiler error

    Answer: c) Hello

  14. Which method is used to convert a string to uppercase in Java? a) toUpperCase() b) toUpper() c) uppercase() d) upperCase()

    Answer: a) toUpperCase()

  15. What is a constructor in Java? a) A method that returns a value b) A method that is used to create objects c) A method that is used to destroy objects d) A method that is used to override superclass methods

    Answer: b) A method that is used to create objects

  16. Which keyword is used to refer to the current instance of a class in Java? a) self b) this c) current d) here

    Answer: b) this

  17. What is method overloading in Java? a) Defining the same method multiple times with different return types b) Defining the same method multiple times with different parameters c) Defining the same method multiple times in different classes d) Defining a method with the same name as a predefined Java method

    Answer: b) Defining the same method multiple times with different parameters

  18. What is the return type of the main() method in Java? a) void b) int c) String d) float

    Answer: a) void

  19. What is recursion in Java? a) A process of repeating code multiple times b) A process of defining a method inside another method c) A process of calling a method inside the same method d) A process of executing multiple threads simultaneously

    Answer: c) A process of calling a method inside the same method

  20. Which keyword is used to prevent a method from being overridden in Java? a) final b) static c) abstract d) private

    Answer: a) final

  21. What is the output of the following code?

    class A {
        public void method() {
            System.out.println("A");
        }
    }
    
    class B extends A {
        public void method() {
            System.out.println("B");
        }
    }
    
    class C extends B {
        public void method() {
            System.out.println("C");
        }
    }
    
    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            A obj = new C();
            obj.method();
        }
    }
    

    a) A b) B c) C d) Compiler error

    Answer: c) C

  22. Which keyword is used to access the superclass methods and variables from a subclass in Java? a) super b) this c) extends d) implements

    Answer: a) super

  23. What is the purpose of the static keyword in Java? a) To indicate that a method can be overridden b) To indicate that a variable can be accessed without creating an object c) To indicate that a class cannot be instantiated d) To indicate that a class implements an interface

    Answer: b) To indicate that a variable can be accessed without creating an object

  24. What is the output of the following code?

    class Test {
        public static void print() {
            System.out.println("Test");
        }
    }
    
    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args) 
    { 
    Test.print();
     } 
    }
    

    a) Test b) Compiler error c) Runtime error d) No output

    Answer: a) Test

  25. What is a method signature in Java? a) The return type of a method b) The name of a method c) The parameters of a method d) The combination of a method name and parameters

    Answer: d) The combination of a method name and parameters

  26. What is the output of the following code?

    class Base {
        public void display() {
            System.out.println("Base");
        }
    }
    
    class Derived extends Base {
        public void display() {
            super.display();
            System.out.println("Derived");
        }
    }
    
    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            Derived obj = new Derived();
            obj.display();
        }
    }
    

    a) Base Derived b) Derived Base c) Base d) Derived

    Answer: a) Base Derived

  27. What is the purpose of the synchronized keyword in Java? a) To prevent method overloading b) To indicate that a method can be overridden c) To prevent multiple threads from accessing a shared resource simultaneously d) To define a block of code that can be executed by only one thread at a time

    Answer: c) To prevent multiple threads from accessing a shared resource simultaneously

  28. What is the output of the following code?

    class Base {
        protected int x;
    
        public Base() {
            x = 5;
        }
    }
    
    class Derived extends Base {
        private int x;
    
        public Derived() {
            x = 10;
        }
    
        public void display() {
            System.out.println(super.x);
            System.out.println(x);
        }
    }
    
    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            Derived obj = new Derived();
            obj.display();
        }
    }
    

    a) 5 10 b) 10 10 c) Compiler error d) Runtime error

    Answer: a) 5 10

  29. What is the output of the following code?

    class Test {
        private int x;
    
        public Test(int x) {
            this.x = x;
        }
    
        public int getX() {
            return x;
        }
    }
    
    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            Test obj = new Test(5);
            System.out.println(obj.getX());
        }
    }
    

    a) 0 b) 5 c) Compiler error d) Runtime error

    Answer: b) 5

  30. What is the purpose of the finalize() method in Java? a) To free system resources before an object is garbage collected b) To call the superclass constructor from a subclass c) To prevent a method from being overridden d) To handle exceptions thrown by a method

    Answer: a) To free system resources before an object is garbage collected

  31. What is the output of the following code?

    class Test {
        public void method1() {
            System.out.println("Method 1");
        }
    
        public void method2() {
            method1();
        }
    }
    
    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args){ 
            Test obj = new Test(); 
            obj.method2(); 
        } 
    }
    

    a) Method 1 b) Method 2 c) Compiler error d) Runtime error

    Answer: a) Method 1

  32. Which keyword is used to handle exceptions in Java? a) try b) catch c) finally d) all of the above

    Answer: d) all of the above

  33. What is the output of the following code?

    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            System.out.println(Math.sqrt(25));
        }
    }
    

    a) 5 b) 25 c) 0 d) Compiler error

    Answer: a) 5

  34. What is the purpose of the break statement in Java? a) To exit a loop or switch statement b) To skip the current iteration of a loop c) To continue to the next iteration of a loop d) To return a value from a method

    Answer: a) To exit a loop or switch statement

  35. What is the output of the following code?

    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            int i = 0;
            while (i < 5) {
                System.out.println(i);
                i++;
            }
        }
    }
    

    a) 0 1 2 3 4 b) 5 c) Compiler error d) Runtime error

    Answer: a) 0 1 2 3 4

  36. What is the purpose of the continue statement in Java? a) To exit a loop or switch statement b) To skip the current iteration of a loop c) To continue to the next iteration of a loop d) To return a value from a method

    Answer: c) To continue to the next iteration of a loop

  37. What is the output of the following code?

    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
                if (i == 2) {
                    continue;
                }
                System.out.println(i);
            }
        }
    }
    

    a) 0 1 3 4 b) 2 c) Compiler error d) Runtime error

    Answer: a) 0 1 3 4

  38. What is the purpose of the try-catch-finally block in Java? a) To handle exceptions b) To define a block of code that must be executed regardless of whether an exception is thrown or not c) To define a block of code that is always executed d) All of the above

    Answer: d) All of the above

  39. What is the output of the following code?

    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            try {
                int result = 10 / 0;
                System.out.println(result);
            } catch (ArithmeticException e) {
                System.out.println("Divide by zero error");
            }
        }
    }
    

    a) 10 b) Divide by zero error c) Compiler error d) Runtime error

    Answer: b) Divide by zero error

  40. What is the purpose of the throw statement in Java? a) To throw an exception b) To terminate the program c) To define a new class d) To define a new method

    Answer: a) To throw an exception

  41. What is the output of the following code?

    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            try {
                throw new Exception("Custom Exception");
            } catch (Exception e) {
                System.out.println(e.getMessage());
            }
        }
    }
    

    a) Custom Exception b) Exception c) Compiler error d) Runtime error

    Answer: a) Custom Exception

  42. What is the purpose of the throws keyword in Java? a) To indicate that a method can throw an exception b) To indicate that a method can be overridden c) To indicate that a class implements an interface d) To indicate that a class cannot be instantiated

    Answer: a) To indicate that a method can throw an exception

  43. What is the output of the following code?

    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            int[] numbers = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5};
            try {
                System.out.println(numbers[10]);
            } catch (ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException e) {
                System.out.println("Array index out of bounds");
            }
        }
    }
    

    a) 10 b) Array index out of bounds c) Compiler error d) Runtime error

    Answer: b) Array index out of bounds

  44. What is the purpose of the finally block in Java? a) To handle exceptions b) To define a block of code that must be executed regardless of whether an exception is thrown or not c) To define a block of code that is always executed d) All of the above

    Answer: b) To define a block of code that must be executed regardless of whether an exception is thrown or not

  45. What is the output of the following code?

    public class Main {
        public static void main(String[] args) {
            try {
                System.exit(0);
            } finally {
                System.out.println("Finally block");
            }
        }
    }
    

    a) Finally block b) Compiler error c) Runtime error d) No output

    Answer: d) No output

  46. What is the difference between method overloading and method overriding in Java? a) Method overloading occurs within the same class, while method overriding occurs in different classes b) Method overloading is defined in the superclass, while method overriding is defined in the subclass c) Method overloading involves defining the same method multiple times with different parameters, while method overriding involves defining a method in the subclass with the same name and parameters as a method in the superclass d) Method overloading is a static binding, while method overriding is a dynamic binding

    Answer: c) Method overloading involves defining the same method multiple times with different parameters, while method overriding involves defining a method in the subclass with the same name and parameters as a method in the superclass

  47. What is the difference between an instance variable and a local variable in Java? a) Instance variables are declared inside a method, while local variables are declared outside a method b) Instance variables are static, while local variables are non-static c) Instance variables are accessible within the class, while local variables are accessible within the method where they are declared d) Instance variables are initialized with a default value, while local variables must be initialized before they are used

    Answer: c) Instance variables are accessible within the class, while local variables are accessible within the method where they are declared

  48. What is the difference between a class variable and an instance variable in Java? a) Class variables are static, while instance variables are non-static b) Class variables are declared inside a method, while instance variables are declared outside a method c) Class variables are shared among all instances of a class, while instance variables have separate copies for each instance d) Class variables are initialized with a default value, while instance variables must be initialized before they are used

    Answer: c) Class variables are shared among all instances of a class, while instance variables have separate copies for each instance

  49. What is the difference between the equals() method and the == operator in Java? a) The equals() method is used to compare objects for equality, while the == operator is used to compare primitive types for equality b) The equals() method compares the memory addresses of objects, while the == operator compares the values of objects c) The equals() method is used for reference comparison, while the == operator is used for value comparison d) The equals() method compares the values of objects, while the == operator compares the memory addresses of objects

    Answer: a) The equals() method is used to compare objects for equality, while the == operator is used to compare primitive types for equality

  50. What is the difference between the StringBuffer class and the StringBuilder class in Java? a) The StringBuffer class is mutable, while the StringBuilder class is immutable b) The StringBuffer class is synchronized, while the StringBuilder class is not synchronized c) The StringBuffer class is faster than the StringBuilder class d) The StringBuffer class can be used in a multi-threaded environment, while the StringBuilder class cannot

    Answer: b) The StringBuffer class is synchronized, while the StringBuilder class is not synchronized

  51. What is the difference between the throw and throws keywords in Java? a) The throw keyword is used to throw an exception, while the throws keyword is used to declare an exception that a method can throw b) The throw keyword is used in a try-catch block, while the throws keyword is used in a method signature c) The throw keyword is used for checked exceptions, while the throws keyword is used for unchecked exceptions d) The throw keyword is used in a catch block, while the throws keyword is used in a try block

    Answer: a) The throw keyword is used to throw an exception, while the throws keyword is used to declare an exception that a method can throw

  52. What is the difference between checked exceptions and unchecked exceptions in Java? a) Checked exceptions are checked at compile-time, while unchecked exceptions are checked at runtime b) Checked exceptions must be caught or declared, while unchecked exceptions do not need to be caught or declared c) Checked exceptions are subclasses of RuntimeException, while unchecked exceptions are subclasses of Exception d) Checked exceptions are caused by programming errors, while unchecked exceptions are caused by external factors

    Answer: b) Checked exceptions must be caught or declared, while unchecked exceptions do not need to be caught or declared

  53. What is method chaining in Java? a) Calling multiple methods on the same object in a single line of code b) Calling methods with the same name but different parameters c) Calling methods of different classes in a sequential manner d) Calling methods with a return type of void

    Answer: a) Calling multiple methods on the same object in a single line of code

  54. What is polymorphism in Java? a) The ability of a subclass to inherit fields and methods from a superclass b) The ability to define multiple methods with the same name but different parameters in a class c) The ability of an object to take on many forms and be treated as an instance of its own class or its superclass d) The ability to define a method in multiple classes with the same name but different implementations

    Answer: c) The ability of an object to take on many forms and be treated as an instance of its own class or its superclass

  55. What is method overriding in Java? a) Defining a method with the same name but different parameters in a subclass b) Defining a method in a subclass with the same name and parameters as a method in the superclass c) Calling a method in a superclass from a subclass d) Hiding a method in the superclass with a method in the subclass

    Answer: b) Defining a method in a subclass with the same name and parameters as a method in the superclass

  56. What is method overloading in Java? a) Defining a method with the same name but different parameters in a subclass b) Defining a method in a subclass with the same name and parameters as a method in the superclass c) Calling a method in a superclass from a subclass d) Hiding a method in the superclass with a method in the subclass

    Answer: a) Defining a method with the same name but different parameters in a subclass

  57. What is the final keyword used for in Java? a) To indicate that a class cannot be subclassed b) To indicate that a method cannot be overridden in a subclass c) To indicate that a variable cannot be reassigned once it is initialized d) All of the above

    Answer: d) All of the above

  58. What is the static keyword used for in Java? a) To indicate that a variable is an instance variable b) To indicate that a method can be overridden c) To indicate that a variable or method belongs to the class rather than an instance of the class d) To indicate that a class is an interface

    Answer: c) To indicate that a variable or method belongs to the class rather than an instance of the class

  59. What is the purpose of the this keyword in Java? a) To refer to the current class instance b) To refer to the superclass instance c) To refer to a static variable or method d) To refer to a local variable

    Answer: a) To refer to the current class instance

  60. What is the purpose of the super keyword in Java? a) To refer to the current class instance b) To refer to the superclass instance c) To refer to a static variable or method d) To refer to a local variable

    Answer: b) To refer to the superclass instance

  61. What is encapsulation in Java? a) The process of combining data and methods into a single unit called a class b) The process of hiding the internal implementation details of a class and providing access to the class through public methods c) The process of creating multiple instances of a class d) The process of defining methods with the same name but different parameters

    Answer: b) The process of hiding the internal implementation details of a class and providing access to the class through public methods

  62. What is inheritance in Java? a) The process of combining data and methods into a single unit called a class b) The process of hiding the internal implementation details of a class and providing access to the class through public methods c) The process of creating multiple instances of a class d) The process of one class acquiring the properties and methods of another class

    Answer: d) The process of one class acquiring the properties and methods of another class

  63. What is abstraction in Java? a) The process of combining data and methods into a single unit called a class b) The process of hiding the internal implementation details of a class and providing access to the class through public methods c) The process of creating multiple instances of a class d) The process of defining methods with the same name but different parameters

    Answer: b) The process of hiding the internal implementation details of a class and providing access to the class through public methods

  64. What is a constructor in Java? a) A method that is used to initialize an object of a class b) A method that is used to define the behavior of a class c) A method that is used to define the properties of a class d) A method that is used to define the superclass of a class

    Answer: a) A method that is used to initialize an object of a class

  65. Can a constructor be inherited in Java? a) Yes, a constructor can be inherited b) No, a constructor cannot be inherited c) Only the default constructor can be inherited d) Constructors are not inherited, but they can be overridden

    Answer: b) No, a constructor cannot be inherited

  66. What is method hiding in Java? a) The process of defining a method in a subclass with the same name and parameters as a method in the superclass b) The process of defining a method with the same name but different parameters in a subclass c) The process of calling a method in a superclass from a subclass d) The process of overriding a method in the superclass with a method in the subclass

    Answer: a) The process of defining a method in a subclass with the same name and parameters as a method in the superclass

  67. Can a subclass override a private method of its superclass? a) Yes, a subclass can override a private method b) No, a subclass cannot override a private method c) Only if the private method is marked with the "final" keyword d) Only if the private method is marked with the "abstract" keyword

    Answer: b) No, a subclass cannot override a private method

  68. What is the difference between method overriding and method hiding in Java? a) Method overriding occurs within the same class, while method hiding occurs in different classes b) Method overriding is defined in the superclass, while method hiding is defined in the subclass c) Method overriding involves defining the same method multiple times with different parameters, while method hiding involves defining a method in the subclass with the same name and parameters as a method in the superclass d) Method overriding is a dynamic binding, while method hiding is a static binding

    Answer: d) Method overriding is a dynamic binding, while method hiding is a static binding

  69. Can a class be both abstract and final in Java? a) Yes, a class can be both abstract and final b) No, a class cannot be both abstract and final c) Only if the class has no abstract methods d) Only if the class is marked with the "static" keyword

    Answer: b) No, a class cannot be both abstract and final

  70. Can an abstract class have a constructor in Java? a) Yes, an abstract class can have a constructor b) No, an abstract class cannot have a constructor c) Only if the constructor is marked with the "abstract" keyword d) Only if the constructor is marked with the "final" keyword

    Answer: a) Yes, an abstract class can have a constructor

  71. Can an abstract class be instantiated in Java? a) Yes, an abstract class can be instantiated b) No, an abstract class cannot be instantiated c) Only if all the methods in the abstract class are marked with the "abstract" keyword d) Only if the abstract class is marked with the "final" keyword

    Answer: b) No, an abstract class cannot be instantiated

  72. Can an interface have instance variables in Java? a) Yes, an interface can have instance variables b) No, an interface cannot have instance variables c) Only if the instance variables are marked with the "final" keyword d) Only if the interface is marked with the "abstract" keyword

    Answer: b) No, an interface cannot have instance variables

  73. Can an interface have constructors in Java? a) Yes, an interface can have constructors b) No, an interface cannot have constructors c) Only if the constructors are marked with the "abstract" keyword d) Only if the interface is marked with the "final" keyword

    Answer: b) No, an interface cannot have constructors

  74. Can a class implement multiple interfaces in Java? a) Yes, a class can implement multiple interfaces b) No, a class can implement only one interface c) Only if the interfaces have the same method signatures d) Only if the interfaces have the same instance variables

    Answer: a) Yes, a class can implement multiple interfaces

  75. What is the purpose of the default keyword in Java interfaces? a) To indicate that a method can have a default implementation in the interface b) To indicate that a method is accessible only within the interface c) To indicate that a method is accessible only within the class that implements the interface d) To indicate that a method is final and cannot be overridden

    Answer: a) To indicate that a method can have a default implementation in the interface

  76. Can an interface extend another interface in Java? a) Yes, an interface can extend another interface b) No, an interface cannot extend another interface c) Only if the interfaces have the same method signatures d) Only if the interfaces have the same instance variables

    Answer: a) Yes, an interface can extend another interface

  77. What is the difference between composition and inheritance in Java? a) Composition allows classes to acquire properties and methods from other classes, while inheritance allows classes to be combined into a single unit b) Composition allows classes to be combined into a single unit, while inheritance allows classes to acquire properties and methods from other classes c) Composition is a form of runtime polymorphism, while inheritance is a form of compile-time polymorphism d) Composition is a way to achieve code reusability, while inheritance is a way to achieve code modularity

    Answer: b) Composition allows classes to be combined into a single unit, while inheritance allows classes to acquire properties and methods from other classes

  78. What is the difference between aggregation and composition in Java? a) Aggregation is a weak form of composition, while composition is a strong form of aggregation b) Aggregation allows classes to acquire properties and methods from other classes, while composition allows classes to be combined into a single unit c) Aggregation is a form of runtime polymorphism, while composition is a form of compile-time polymorphism d) Aggregation is a way to achieve code reusability, while composition is a way to achieve code modularity

    Answer: a) Aggregation is a weak form of composition, while composition is a strong form of aggregation

  79. What is the difference between method overloading and method overriding in Java? a) Method overloading occurs within the same class, while method overriding occurs in different classes b) Method overloading involves defining the same method multiple times with different parameters, while method overriding involves defining a method in a subclass with the same name and parameters as a method in the superclass c) Method overloading is a static binding, while method overriding is a dynamic binding d) Method overloading is used to achieve polymorphism, while method overriding is used to achieve code reuse

    Answer: b) Method overloading involves defining the same method multiple times with different parameters, while method overriding involves defining a method in a subclass with the same name and parameters as a method in the superclass

  80. What is the purpose of the final keyword in Java? a) To indicate that a class cannot be subclassed b) To indicate that a method cannot be overridden c) To indicate that a variable or reference cannot be changed once it is assigned d) All of the above

    Answer: d) All of the above

  81. What is the purpose of the static keyword in Java? a) To indicate that a variable is an instance variable b) To indicate that a method can be overridden c) To indicate that a variable or method belongs to the class rather than an instance of the class d) To indicate that a class is an interface

    Answer: c) To indicate that a variable or method belongs to the class rather than an instance of the class

  82. What is the difference between the final and abstract keywords in Java? a) The final keyword is used to mark a class as abstract, while the abstract keyword is used to mark a class as final b) The final keyword is used to prevent a class from being subclassed or a method from being overridden, while the abstract keyword is used to indicate that a class or method has no implementation and must be overridden c) The final keyword is used to indicate that a class or method has no implementation and must be overridden, while the abstract keyword is used to prevent a class from being subclassed or a method from being overridden d) The final keyword is used to mark a class as static, while the abstract keyword is used to mark a class as dynamic

    Answer: b) The final keyword is used to prevent a class from being subclassed or a method from being overridden, while the abstract keyword is used to indicate that a class or method has no implementation and must be overridden

  83. What is the purpose of the synchronized keyword in Java? a) To indicate that a variable or method can be accessed by multiple threads simultaneously b) To indicate that a variable or method cannot be accessed by multiple threads simultaneously c) To indicate that a variable or method is thread-safe d) To indicate that a variable or method is volatile

    Answer: c) To indicate that a variable or method is thread-safe

  84. What is the purpose of the transient keyword in Java? a) To indicate that a variable or method can be accessed by multiple threads simultaneously b) To indicate that a variable or method cannot be accessed by multiple threads simultaneously c) To indicate that a variable or method is thread-safe d) To indicate that a variable should not be serialized during object serialization

    Answer: d) To indicate that a variable should not be serialized during object serialization

  85. What is the purpose of the volatile keyword in Java? a) To indicate that a variable or method can be accessed by multiple threads simultaneously b) To indicate that a variable or method cannot be accessed by multiple threads simultaneously c) To indicate that a variable or method is thread-safe d) To indicate that a variable's value may be modified by different threads

    Answer: d) To indicate that a variable's value may be modified by different threads

  86. What is the difference between a shallow copy and a deep copy in Java? a) A shallow copy creates a new object with the same references as the original object, while a deep copy creates a new object with new copies of the referenced objects b) A shallow copy creates a new object with new copies of the referenced objects, while a deep copy creates a new object with the same references as the original object c) A shallow copy is performed using the clone() method, while a deep copy is performed using the copy() method d) A shallow copy copies the contents of the object, while a deep copy copies the object itself

    Answer: a) A shallow copy creates a new object with the same references as the original object, while a deep copy creates a new object with new copies of the referenced objects

  87. What is the purpose of the equals() method in Java? a) To compare the memory addresses of two objects b) To compare the values of two objects for equality c) To compare the references of two objects d) To compare the sizes of two objects

    Answer: b) To compare the values of two objects for equality

  88. What is the purpose of the hashCode() method in Java? a) To return the memory address of an object b) To return a unique identifier for an object c) To compare the memory addresses of two objects d) To compare the sizes of two objects

    Answer: b) To return a unique identifier for an object

  89. What is the purpose of the toString() method in Java? a) To return the memory address of an object b) To return a unique identifier for an object c) To return a string representation of an object d) To compare the sizes of two objects

    Answer: c) To return a string representation of an object

  90. What is the purpose of the finalize() method in Java? a) To return the memory address of an object b) To release system resources held by an object before it is garbage collected c) To compare the memory addresses of two objects d) To compare the sizes of two objects

    Answer: b) To release system resources held by an object before it is garbage collected

  91. What is the difference between the == operator and the equals() method in Java? a) The == operator compares the memory addresses of two objects, while the equals() method compares the values of two objects for equality b) The == operator compares the values of two objects for equality, while the equals() method compares the memory addresses of two objects c) The == operator is used to assign values to variables, while the equals() method is used to compare the values of two variables d) The == operator is used to compare primitive data types, while the equals() method is used to compare objects

    Answer: a) The == operator compares the memory addresses of two objects, while the equals() method compares the values of two objects for equality

  92. What is the purpose of the super keyword in Java? a) To call the superclass constructor b) To call the subclass constructor c) To access the superclass's instance variables and methods d) To access the subclass's instance variables and methods

    Answer: c) To access the superclass's instance variables and methods

  93. What is the difference between checked exceptions and unchecked exceptions in Java? a) Checked exceptions are checked at compile-time, while unchecked exceptions are checked at runtime b) Checked exceptions are explicitly declared in the method signature or caught in a try-catch block, while unchecked exceptions are not explicitly declared or caught c) Checked exceptions must be handled or declared, while unchecked exceptions can be handled or ignored d) Checked exceptions are always fatal, while unchecked exceptions are non-fatal

    Answer: b) Checked exceptions are explicitly declared in the method signature or caught in a try-catch block, while unchecked exceptions are not explicitly declared or caught

  94. What is the purpose of the throws keyword in Java? a) To declare that a method may throw an exception b) To declare that a method must throw an exception c) To catch an exception and handle it gracefully d) To indicate that a method is not allowed to throw any exceptions

    Answer: a) To declare that a method may throw an exception

  95. What is the purpose of the try-catch-finally block in Java? a) To handle checked exceptions b) To handle unchecked exceptions c) To specify code that may throw exceptions and provide a mechanism for handling those exceptions d) To specify code that should always be executed, regardless of whether an exception occurs or not

    Answer: c) To specify code that may throw exceptions and provide a mechanism for handling those exceptions

  96. What is the difference between the throw and throws keywords in Java? a) The throw keyword is used to throw an exception, while the throws keyword is used to declare that a method may throw an exception b) The throw keyword is used to catch an exception, while the throws keyword is used to handle an exception c) The throw keyword is used to handle checked exceptions, while the throws keyword is used to handle unchecked exceptions d) The throw keyword is used to handle runtime exceptions, while the throws keyword is used to handle compile-time exceptions

    Answer: a) The throw keyword is used to throw an exception, while the throws keyword is used to declare that a method may throw an exception

  97. What is the purpose of the finally block in Java exception handling? a) To specify code that should always be executed, regardless of whether an exception occurs or not b) To catch and handle exceptions c) To declare that a method may throw an exception d) To throw an exception

    Answer: a) To specify code that should always be executed, regardless of whether an exception occurs or not

  98. What is the difference between a checked exception and an error in Java? a) Checked exceptions are checked at compile-time, while errors are checked at runtime b) Checked exceptions are caused by programming errors, while errors are caused by environmental conditions or system failures c) Checked exceptions must be explicitly caught or declared, while errors do not need to be caught or declared d) Checked exceptions are fatal, while errors are non-fatal

    Answer: b) Checked exceptions are caused by programming errors, while errors are caused by environmental conditions or system failures

  99. What is the purpose of the this keyword in Java? a) To access the superclass's instance variables and methods b) To access the subclass's instance variables and methods c) To refer to the current object within a class's instance method d) To refer to the current class within a static method

    Answer: c) To refer to the current object within a class's instance method

  100. What is the purpose of the package keyword in Java? a) To indicate that a class belongs to a specific package b) To indicate that a class is an abstract class c) To indicate that a class is a final class d) To indicate that a class is an interface

Answer: a) To indicate that a class belongs to a specific package

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