Java Interview Questions on Garbage Collection

1.
Java is a ........... language.
A. weakly typed
B. strogly typed
C. moderate typed
D. None of these
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
2.
How many primitive data types are there in Java?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
3.
In Java byte, short, int and long all of these are

A. signed
B. unsigned
C. Both of the above
D. None of these
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
4.
Size of int in Java is

A. 16 bit
B. 32 bit
C. 64 bit
D. Depends on execution environment
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
The smallest integer type is ......... and its size is ......... bits.
A. short, 8
B. byte, 8
C. short, 16
D. short, 16
Answer: Option B
1. Which is true about an anonymous inner class?

A. It can extend exactly one class and implement exactly one interface.
B. It can extend exactly one class and can implement multiple interfaces.
C. It can extend exactly one class or implement exactly one interface.
D. It can implement multiple interfaces regardless of whether it also extends a class.

Answer: Option C
class Boo
{
Boo(String s) { }
Boo() { }
}
class Bar extends Boo
{
Bar() { }
Bar(String s) {super(s);}
void zoo()
{
// insert code here
}
}
 which one create an anonymous inner class from within class Bar?
A. Boo f = new Boo(24) { };
B. Boo f = new Bar() { };
C. Bar f = new Boo(String s) { };
D. Boo f = new Boo.Bar(String s) { };

Answer: Option B
 Which is true about a method-local inner class?

A. It must be marked final.
B. It can be marked abstract.
C. It can be marked public.
D. It can be marked static.

Answer: Option B
* Which statement is true about a static nested class?
A. You must have a reference to an instance of the enclosing class in order to instantiate it.
B. It does not have access to nonstatic members of the enclosing class.
C. It's variables and methods must be static.
D. It must extend the enclosing class.

Answer: Option B
Which constructs an anonymous inner class instance?

A. Runnable r = new Runnable() { };
B. Runnable r = new Runnable(public void run() { });
C. Runnable r = new Runnable { public void run(){}};
D. System.out.println(new Runnable() {public void run() { }});

Answer: Option D
class Foo
{
class Bar{ }
}
class Test
{
public static void main (String [] args)
{
Foo f = new Foo();
/* Line 10: Missing statement ? */
}
}
which statement, inserted at line 10, creates an instance of Bar?

A. Foo.Bar b = new Foo.Bar();
B. Foo.Bar b = f.new Bar();
C. Bar b = new f.Bar();
D. Bar b = f.new Bar();

Answer: Option B

public class MyOuter
{
public static class MyInner
{
public static void foo() { }
}
}
which statement, if placed in a class other than MyOuter or MyInner, instantiates an instance of
the nested class?
A. MyOuter.MyInner m = new MyOuter.MyInner();
B. MyOuter.MyInner mi = new MyInner();
MyOuter m = new MyOuter();

C.
MyOuter.MyInner mi = m.new MyOuter.MyInner();
D. MyInner mi = new MyOuter.MyInner();

Answer: Option A
void start() {
A a = new A();
B b = new B();
a.s(b);
b = null; /* Line 5 */
a = null; /* Line 6 */
System.out.println("start completed"); /* Line 7 */
}
When is the B object, created in line 3, eligible for garbage collection?

A. after line 5
B. after line 6
C. after line 7
D. There is no way to be absolutely certain.

Answer: Option D
class HappyGarbage01
{
public static void main(String args[])
{
HappyGarbage01 h = new HappyGarbage01();
h.methodA(); /* Line 6 */
}
Object methodA()
{
Object obj1 = new Object();
Object [] obj2 = new Object[1];
obj2[0] = obj1;
obj1 = null;
return obj2[0];
}
}
Where will be the most chance of the garbage collector being invoked?
A. After line 9
B. After line 10
C. After line 11
D. Garbage collector never invoked in methodA()

Answer: Option D
class Bar { }
class Test
{
Bar doBar()
{
Bar b = new Bar(); /* Line 6 */
return b; /* Line 7 */
}
public static void main (String args[])
{
Test t = new Test(); /* Line 11 */
Bar newBar = t.doBar(); /* Line 12 */
System.out.println("newBar");
newBar = new Bar(); /* Line 14 */
System.out.println("finishing"); /* Line 15 */
}
}
At what point is the Bar object, created on line 6, eligible for garbage collection?
A. after line 12
B. after line 14
C. after line 7, when doBar() completes
D. after line 15, when main() completes

Answer: Option B
class Test
{
private Demo d;
void start()
{
d = new Demo();
this.takeDemo(d); /* Line 7 */
} /* Line 8 */
void takeDemo(Demo demo)
{
demo = null;
demo = new Demo();
}
}
When is the Demo object eligible for garbage collection?

A. After line 7
B. After line 8
C. After the start() method completes
D. When the instance running this code is made eligible for garbage collection.
.
class Test
{
private Demo d;
void start()
{
d = new Demo();
} /* Line 8 */
{
demo = null;
demo = new Demo();
}
}

A. After line 7
B. After line 8
Answer: Option D
public class X
{
public static void main(String [] args)
{
X x = new X();
X x2 = m1(x); /* Line 6 */
X x4 = new X();
x2 = x4; /* Line 8 */
doComplexStuff();
}
static X m1(X mx)
{
mx = new X();
return mx;
}
}
After line 8 runs. how many objects are eligible for garbage collection?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer: Option B
ull; /* Line 6 */
oa[0] = null; /* Line 7 */
return o; /* Line 8 */
}
When is the Float object, created in line 3, eligible for garbage collection?
A. just after line 5
B. just after line 6
C. just after line 7
D. just after line 8

Answer: Option C
class X2
{
public X2 x;
{
X2 x2 = new X2(); /* Line 6 */
X2 x3 = new X2(); /* Line 7 */
x2.x = x3;
x3.x = x2;
x2 = new X2();
x3 = x2; /* Line 11 */
doComplexStuff();
}
}
after line 11 runs, how many objects are eligible for garbage collection?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer: Option C
What allows the programmer to destroy an object x?
A. x.delete()
B. x.finalize()
C. Runtime.getRuntime().gc()
D. Only the garbage collection system can destroy an object.

Answer: Option D
void start() {
A a = new A();
B b = new B();
a.s(b);
b = null; /* Line 5 */
a = null; /* Line 6 */
System.out.println("start completed"); /* Line 7 */
}
 When is the B object, created in line 3, eligible for garbage collection?

A. after line 5
B. after line 6
C. after line 7
D. There is no way to be absolutely certain.

Answer: Option D

class Bar { }
class Test
{
Bar doBar()
{
Bar b = new Bar(); /* Line 6 */
return b; /* Line 7 */
}
public static void main (String args[])
{
Test t = new Test(); /* Line 11 */
Bar newBar = t.doBar(); /* Line 12 */
System.out.println("newBar");
newBar = new Bar(); /* Line 14 */
System.out.println("finishing"); /* Line 15 */
}
}
At what point is the Bar object, created on line 6, eligible for garbage collection?
A. after line 12
B. after line 14
C. after line 7, when doBar() completes
D. after line 15, when main() completes

Answer: Option B
class Test
{
private Demo d;
void start()
{
d = new Demo();
} /* Line 8 */
{
demo = null;
demo = new Demo();
}
}

A. After line 7
B. After line 8
Answer: Option D

public class X
{
{
X x = new X();
X x2 = m1(x); /* Line 6 */
X x4 = new X();
x2 = x4; /* Line 8 */
doComplexStuff();
}
static X m1(X mx)
{
mx = new X();
return mx;
}
}
After line 8 runs. how many objects are eligible for garbage collection?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer: Option B
public Object m()
{
Object o = new Float(3.14F);
Object [] oa = new Object[l];
oa[0] = o; /* Line 5 */
o = null; /* Line 6 */
oa[0] = null; /* Line 7 */
return o; /* Line 8 */
}
When is the Float object, created in line 3, eligible for garbage collection?
A. just after line 5
B. just after line 6
C. just after line 7
D. just after line 8

Answer: Option C

class X2
{
public X2 x;
{
X2 x2 = new X2(); /* Line 6 */
X2 x3 = new X2(); /* Line 7 */
x2.x = x3;
x3.x = x2;
x2 = new X2();
x3 = x2; /* Line 11 */
doComplexStuff();
}
}
after line 11 runs, how many objects are eligible for garbage collection?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer: Option C
 allows the programmer to destroy an object x?
A. x.delete()
B. x.finalize()
C. Runtime.getRuntime().gc()
D. Only the garbage collection system can destroy an object.

Answer: Option D
What is the value of "d" after this line of code has been executed?
double d = Math.round ( 2.5 + Math.random() );
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 2.5
Answer: Option B
Which of the following would compile without error?

A. int a = Math.abs(-5);
B. int b = Math.abs(5.0);
C. int c = Math.abs(5.5F);
D. int d = Math.abs(5L);
Answer: Option A
Which of the following are valid calls to Math.max?

1. Math.max(1,4)
2. Math.max(2.3, 5)
3. Math.max(1, 3, 5, 7)
4. Math.max(-1.5, -2.8f)
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 3 and 4
Answer: Option A
public class Myfile
{
public static void main (String[] args)
{
String biz = args[1];
String baz = args[2];
String rip = args[3];
System.out.println("Arg is " + rip);
}
}
Select how you would start the program to cause it to print: Arg is 2
A. java Myfile 222
B. java Myfile 1 2 2 3 4
C. java Myfile 1 3 2 2
D. java Myfile 0 1 2 3
Answer: Option C
* What is the value of "d" after this line of code has been executed?
double d = Math.round ( 2.5 + Math.random() );
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 2.5
Answer: Option B
Which of the following would compile without error?

A. int a = Math.abs(-5);
B. int b = Math.abs(5.0);
C. int c = Math.abs(5.5F);
D. int d = Math.abs(5L);
Answer: Option A
Which of the following are valid calls to Math.max?

1. Math.max(1,4)
2. Math.max(2.3, 5)
3. Math.max(1, 3, 5, 7)
4. Math.max(-1.5, -2.8f)
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 3 and 4
public class Myfile

{
public static void main (String[] args)
{
String biz = args[1];
String baz = args[2];
String rip = args[3];
System.out.println("Arg is " + rip);
}
}
Select how you would start the program to cause it to print: Arg is 2
A. java Myfile 222
B. java Myfile 1 2 2 3 4
C. java Myfile 1 3 2 2
D. java Myfile 0 1 2 3
Answer: Option C
You want subclasses in any package to have access to members of a superclass. Which is the
most restrictive access that accomplishes this objective?
A. public
B. private
C. protected
D. transient
Answer: Option C
public class Outer
{
public void someOuterMethod()
{
//Line 5
}
public class Inner { }
public static void main(String[] argv)

{
Outer ot = new Outer();
//Line 10
}
}
Which of the following code fragments inserted, will allow to compile?

A. new Inner(); //At line 5
B. new Inner(); //At line 10
C. new ot.Inner(); //At line 10
D. new Outer.Inner(); //At line 10

Answer: Option A
interface Base
{
boolean m1 ();
byte m2(short s);
}
which two code fragments will compile?

1. interface Base2 implements Base {}
2. abstract class Class2 extends Base
{ public boolean m1(){ return true; }}
3. abstract class Class2 implements Base {}
4. abstract class Class2 implements Base
{ public boolean m1(){ return (7 > 4); }}
5. abstract class Class2 implements Base
{ protected boolean m1(){ return (5 > 7) }}
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 5
Answer: Option C
Which three form part of correct array declarations?
1. public int a [ ]
2. static int [ ] a
3. public [ ] int a
4. private int a [3]
5. private int [3] a [ ]
6. public final int [ ] a
A. 1, 3, 4
B. 2, 4, 5
C. 1, 2, 6
D. 2, 5, 6
Answer: Option C
public class Test { }
What is the prototype of the default constructor?

A. Test( )
B. Test(void)
C. public Test( )
D. public Test(void)
Answer: Option C
What is the most restrictive access modifier that will allow members of one class to have access
to members of another class in the same package?
A. public
B. abstract
C. protected
D. synchronized
E. default access
Answer: Option E
Which of the following is/are legal method declarations?
1. protected abstract void m1();
2. static final void m1(){}
3. synchronized public final void m1() {}
4. private native void m1();
A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 4
C. 1 only
D. All of them are legal declarations.

Answer: Option D
Which cause a compiler error?

A. int[ ] scores = {3, 5, 7};
B. int [ ][ ] scores = {2,7,6}, {9,3,45};
C. String cats[ ] = {"Fluffy", "Spot", "Zeus"};
D. boolean results[ ] = new boolean [] {true, false, true};
E. Integer results[ ]
Answer: Option B
Which three are valid method signatures in an interface?
1. private int getArea();
2. public float getVol(float x);
3. public void main(String [] args);
4. public static void main(String [] args);
5. boolean setFlag(Boolean [] test);
A. 1 and 2
B. 2, 3 and 5
C. 3, 4, and 5
D. 2 and 4
You want a class to have access to members of another class in the same package. Which is the
most restrictive access that accomplishes this objective?
A. public
B. private
C. protected
D. default access
Answer: Option D
What is the widest valid returnType for methodA in line 3?

public class ReturnIt
{
returnType methodA(byte x, double y) /* Line 3 */
{
return (long)x / y * 2;
}
}
A. int
B. byte
C. long
D. double
Answer: Option D
class A
{
protected int method1(int a, int b)
{
return 0;
}
}
Which is valid in a class that extends class A?

A. public int method1(int a, int b) {return 0; }
B. private int method1(int a, int b) { return 0; }
C. public short method1(int a, int b) { return 0; }
D. static protected int method1(int a, int b) { return 0; }

Answer: Option A
Which one creates an instance of an array?
A. int[ ] ia = new int[15];
B. float fa = new float[20];
C. char[ ] ca = "Some String";
D. int ia[ ] [ ] = { 4, 5, 6 }, { 1,2,3 };

Answer: Option A
Which two of the following are legal declarations for nonnested classes and interfaces?
1. final abstract class Test {}
2. public static interface Test {}
3. final public class Test {}
4. protected abstract class Test {}
5. protected interface Test {}
6. abstract public class Test {}
A. 1 and 4
B. 2 and 5
C. 3 and 6
D. 4 and 6
Answer: Option C
Which of the following class level (nonlocal) variable declarations will not compile?
A. protected int a;
B. transient int b = 3;
C. private synchronized int e;
D. volatile int d;
Answer: Option C
Which two cause a compiler error?

1. float[ ] f = new float(3);
2. float f2[ ] = new float[ ];
3. float[ ]f1 = new float[3];
4. float f3[ ] = new float[3];
5. float f5[ ] = {1.0f, 2.0f, 2.0f};
A. 2, 4
B. 3, 5
C. 4, 5
D. 1, 2
Answer: Option D
Given a method in a protected class, what access modifier do you use to restrict access to
that method to only the other members of the same class?
A. final
B. static
C. private
D. protected
E. volatile
Answer: Option C
Which is a valid declaration within an interface?
A. public static short stop = 23;
B. protected short stop = 23;
C. transient short stop = 23;
D. final void madness(short stop);

Answer: Option A
Suppose that you would like to create an instance of a new Map that has an iteration order that is
the same as the iteration order of an existing instance of a Map. Which concrete implementation
of the Map interface should be used for the new instance?
A. TreeMap
B. HashMap
C. LinkedHashMap
D. The answer depends on the implementation of the existing instance.

Answer: Option C
Which class does not override the equals() and hashCode() methods, inheriting them directly
from class Object?
A. java.lang.String
B. java.lang.Double
C. java.lang.StringBuffer
D. java.lang.Character
Answer: Option C
Which collection class allows you to grow or shrink its size and provides indexed access to its
elements, but whose methods are not synchronized?
A. java.util.HashSet
B. java.util.LinkedHashSet
C. java.util.List
D. java.util.ArrayList
Answer: Option D
You need to store elements in a collection that guarantees that no duplicates are stored and all
elements can be accessed in natural order. Which interface provides that capability?
A. java.util.Map
B. java.util.Set
C. java.util.List
D. java.util.Collection
Answer: Option B
Which interface does java.util.Hashtable implement?
A. Java.util.Map
B. Java.util.List
C. Java.util.HashTable
D. Java.util.Collection
Answer: Option A
Which interface provides the capability to store objects using a key-value pair?
A. Java.util.Map
B. Java.util.Set
C. Java.util.List
D. Java.util.Collection
Answer: Option A
Which collection class allows you to associate its elements with key values, and allows you to
retrieve objects in FIFO (first-in, first-out) sequence?
A. java.util.ArrayList
B. java.util.LinkedHashMap
C. java.util.HashMap
D. java.util.TreeMap
Answer: Option B
Which collection class allows you to access its elements by associating a key with an element's
value, and provides synchronization?
A. java.util.SortedMap
B. java.util.TreeMap
C. java.util.TreeSet
D. java.util.Hashtable
Answer: Option D
Which is valid declaration of a float?

A. float f = 1F;
B. float f = 1.0;
C. float f = "1";
D. float f = 1.0d;
Answer: Option A
/* Missing Statement ? */
public class foo
{
public static void main(String[]args)throws Exception
{
java.io.PrintWriter out = new java.io.PrintWriter();
new java.io.OutputStreamWriter(System.out,true);
out.println("Hello");
}
}
What line of code should replace the missing statement to make this program compile?
A. No statement required.
B. import java.io.*;
C. include java.io.*;
D. import java.io.PrintWriter;
Answer: Option A
What is the numerical range of char?

A. 0 to 32767
B. 0 to 65535
C. -256 to 255
D. -32768 to 32767
Answer: Option B
. Which of the following are Java reserved words?
1. run
2. import
3. default
4. implement
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4
Answer: Option B
What is the name of the method used to start a thread execution?

A. init();
B. start();
C. run();
D. resume();
Answer: Option B
Which two are valid constructors for Thread?

1. Thread(Runnable r, String name)
2. Thread()
3. Thread(int priority)
4. Thread(Runnable r, ThreadGroup g)
5. Thread(Runnable r, int priority)
A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 4
C. 1 and 2
D. 2 and 5
Answer: Option C
Which three are methods of the Object class?

1. notify();
2. notifyAll();
3. isInterrupted();
4. synchronized();
5. interrupt();
6. wait(long msecs);
7. sleep(long msecs);
8. yield();
A. 1, 2, 4
B. 2, 4, 5
C. 1, 2, 6
D. 2, 3, 4
Answer: Option C
class X implements Runnable
{
{
/* Missing code? */
}
public void run() {}
}
Which of the following line of code is suitable to start a thread ?

A. Thread t = new Thread(X);
B. Thread t = new Thread(X); t.start();
C. X run = new X(); Thread t = new Thread(run); t.start();
D. Thread t = new Thread(); x.run();

Answer: Option C
Which cannot directly cause a thread to stop executing?

A. Calling the SetPriority() method on a Thread object.
B. Calling the wait() method on an object.
C. Calling notify() method on an object.
D. Calling read() method on an InputStream object.

Answer: Option C
class MyThread extends Thread
{
MyThread()
{
System.out.print(" MyThread");
}
public void run()
{
System.out.print(" bar");
}
public void run(String s)
{
System.out.println(" baz");
}
}
public class TestThreads
{
{
Thread t = new MyThread()
{
public void run()
{
System.out.println(" foo");
}
};
t.start();
}
}
A. foo
B. MyThread foo
C. MyThread bar
D. foo bar
Answer: Option B
What will be the output of the program?

{
{
MyThread t = new MyThread();
t.start();
System.out.print("one. ");
t.start();
System.out.print("two. ");
}
public void run()
{
System.out.print("Thread ");
}
}
A. Compilation fails
B. An exception occurs at runtime.
C. It prints "Thread one. Thread two."
D. The output cannot be determined.

Answer: Option B
{
MyThread() {}
MyThread(Runnable r) {super(r); }
public void run()
{
System.out.print("Inside Thread ");
}
}
class MyRunnable implements Runnable
{
public void run()
{
System.out.print(" Inside Runnable");
}
}
class Test
{
public static void main(String[] args)
{
new MyThread().start();
new MyThread(new MyRunnable()).start();
}
}
A. Prints "Inside Thread Inside Thread"
B. Prints "Inside Thread Inside Runnable"
C. Does not compile
D. Throws exception at runtime

Answer: Option A
class s1 implements Runnable
{
int x = 0, y = 0;
int addX() {x++; return x;}
int addY() {y++; return y;}
public void run() {
for(int i = 0; i < 10; i++)
System.out.println(addX() + " " + addY());
}
{
s1 run1 = new s1();
s1 run2 = new s1();
Thread t1 = new Thread(run1);
Thread t2 = new Thread(run2);
t1.start();
t2.start();
}
}
A. Compile time Error: There is no start() method
B. Will print in this order: 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5...
C. Will print but not exactly in an order (e.g: 1 1 2 2 1 1 3 3...)
D. Will print in this order: 1 2 3 4 5 6... 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Answer: Option C

public class Q126 implements Runnable
{
private int x;
private int y;

{
Q126 that = new Q126();
(new Thread(that)).start( ); /* Line 8 */
(new Thread(that)).start( ); /* Line 9 */
}
public synchronized void run( ) /* Line 11 */
{
for (;;) /* Line 13 */
{
x++;
y++;
System.out.println("x = " + x + "y = " + y);
}
}
}
A. An error at line 11 causes compilation to fail
B. Errors at lines 8 and 9 cause compilation to fail.
The program prints pairs of values for x and y that might not always be the same on the
C.
same line (for example, "x=2, y=1")
The program prints pairs of values for x and y that are always the same on the same line
D. (for example, "x=1, y=1". In addition, each value appears once (for example, "x=1, y=1"
followed by "x=2, y=2")
Answer: Option D

class s1 extends Thread
{
public void run()
{
for(int i = 0; i < 3; i++)
{
System.out.println("A");
System.out.println("B");
}
}
}
class Test120 extends Thread
{
public void run()
{
for(int i = 0; i < 3; i++)
{
System.out.println("C");
System.out.println("D");
}
}
{
s1 t1 = new s1();
Test120 t2 = new Test120();
t1.start();
t2.start();
}
}
A. Compile time Error There is no start() method
B. Will print in this order AB CD AB...
C. Will print but not be able to predict the Order
D. Will print in this order ABCD...ABCD...

View Answer Answer: Option C
class s implements Runnable
{
int x, y;
public void run()
{
for(int i = 0; i < 1000; i++)
synchronized(this)
{
x = 12;
y = 12;
}
System.out.print(x + " " + y + " ");
}
{
s run = new s();
Thread t1 = new Thread(run);
Thread t2 = new Thread(run);
t1.start();
t2.start();
}
}
A. DeadLock
B. It print 12 12 12 12
C. Compilation Error
Cannot determine output.

D.
View Answer
Answer: Option B

public class ThreadDemo
{
private int count = 1;
public synchronized void doSomething()
{
for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++)
System.out.println(count++);
}
public static void main(String[] args)
{
ThreadDemo demo = new ThreadDemo();
Thread a1 = new A(demo);
Thread a2 = new A(demo);
a1.start();
a2.start();
}
}
class A extends Thread
{
ThreadDemo demo;
public A(ThreadDemo td)
{
demo = td;
}
public void run()
{
demo.doSomething();
}
}
A. It will print the numbers 0 to 19 sequentially
B. It will print the numbers 1 to 20 sequentially
C. It will print the numbers 1 to 20, but the order cannot be determined
D. The code will not compile.

Answer: Option B

public class WaitTest
{
{
System.out.print("1 ");
synchronized(args)
{
try
{
args.wait(); /* Line 11 */
}
catch(InterruptedException e){ }
}
}
}
It fails to compile because the IllegalMonitorStateException of wait() is not dealt

A.
with in line 11.
B. 1 2 3
C. 1 3
D. 1 2
Answer: Option D

public class SyncTest
{
{
Thread t = new Thread()
{
Foo f = new Foo();
public void run()
{
f.increase(20);
}
};
t.start();
}
}
class Foo
{
private int data = 23;
public void increase(int amt)
{
int x = data;
data = x + amt;
}
}
and assuming that data must be protected from corruption, whatâ€”if anythingâ€”can you add to
the preceding code to ensure the integrity of data?
A. Synchronize the run method.
B. Wrap a synchronize(this) around the call to f.increase().
C. The existing code will cause a runtime exception.
D. Synchronize the increase() method

Answer: Option D
class Happy extends Thread
{
final StringBuffer sb1 = new StringBuffer();

{
final Happy h = new Happy();
new Thread()
{
public void run()
{
synchronized(this)
{
h.sb1.append("A");
h.sb2.append("B");
System.out.println(h.sb1);
}
}
}.start();
new Thread()
{
public void run()
{
synchronized(this)
{
h.sb1.append("D");
h.sb2.append("C");
}
}
}.start();
}
}
A. ABBCAD
B. ABCBCAD
C. CDADACB
D. Output determined by the underlying platform.

Answer: Option D
class Test
{
{
printAll(args);
}
public static void printAll(String[] lines)

{
for(int i = 0; i < lines.length; i++)
{
System.out.println(lines[i]);
Thread.currentThread().sleep(1000);
}
}
}
the static method Thread.currentThread() returns a reference to the currently

executing Thread object. What is the result of this code?
A. Each String in the array lines will output, with a 1-second pause.
Each String in the array lines will output, with no pause in between because this method is
B.
not executed in a Thread.
Each String in the array lines will output, and there is no guarantee there will be a pause
C.
because currentThread() may not retrieve this thread.
D. This code will not compile.

Answer: Option D
{
{
MyThread t = new MyThread(); /* Line 5 */
t.run(); /* Line 6 */
}
public void run()

{
for(int i=1; i < 3; ++i)
{
System.out.print(i + "..");
}
}
}
A. This code will not compile due to line 5.
B. This code will not compile due to line 6.
C. 1..2..
D. 1..2..3..
Answer: Option C

class Test116
{
static final StringBuffer sb1 = new StringBuffer();
{
new Thread()
{
public void run()
{
synchronized(sb1)
{
sb1.append("A");
sb2.append("B");
}
}
}.start();
new Thread()
{
public void run()
{
synchronized(sb1)
{
sb1.append("C");
sb2.append("D");
}
}
}.start(); /* Line 28 */
System.out.println (sb1 + " " + sb2);

}
}
A. main() will finish before starting threads.
B. main() will finish in the middle of one thread.
C. main() will finish after one thread.
D. Cannot be determined.
Answer: Option D
. What will be the output of the program?
public class ThreadTest extends Thread
{
public void run()
{
System.out.println("In run");
yield();
System.out.println("Leaving run");
}
public static void main(String []argv)
{
(new ThreadTest()).start();
}
}
A. The code fails to compile in the main() method
B. The code fails to compile in the run() method
C. Only the text "In run" will be displayed
D. The text "In run" followed by "Leaving run" will be displayed

Answer: Option D
public class Test107 implements Runnable
{
private int x;
private int y;

{
Test107 that = new Test107();
(new Thread(that)).start();
}
public synchronized void run()
{
for(int i = 0; i < 10; i++)
{
x++;
y++;
System.out.println("x = " + x + ", y = " + y); /* Line 17 */
}
}
}
A. Compilation error.
Will print in this order: x = 1 y = 1 x = 2 y = 2 x = 3 y = 3 x = 4 y = 4 x =

B.
5 y = 5... but the output will be produced by both threads running simultaneously.

C. 5 y = 5... but the output will be produced by first one thread then the other. This is
guaranteed by the synchronised code.
D. Will print in this order x = 1 y = 2 x = 3 y = 4 x = 5 y = 6 x = 7 y = 8...

Answer: Option C

public class Test
{
{
final Foo f = new Foo();
Thread t = new Thread(new Runnable()
{
public void run()
{
f.doStuff();
}
});
Thread g = new Thread()
{
public void run()
{
f.doStuff();
}
};
t.start();
g.start();
}
}
class Foo
{
int x = 5;
public void doStuff()
{
if (x < 10)
{
// nothing to do
try
{
wait();
} catch(InterruptedException ex) { }
}
else
{
System.out.println("x is " + x++);
if (x >= 10)
{
notify();
}
}
}
}
A. The code will not compile because of an error on notify(); of class Foo.
B. The code will not compile because of some other error in class Test.
C. An exception occurs at runtime.
D. It prints "x is 5 x is 6".

Answer: Option C
{
{
Thread x = new Thread(t);
x.start(); /* Line 7 */
}
public void run()
{
for(int i = 0; i < 3; ++i)
{
}
}
}
A. Compilation fails.
B. 1..2..3..
C. 0..1..2..3..
D. 0..1..2..
Answer: Option D

class Happy extends Thread
{

{
final Happy h = new Happy();
new Thread()
{
public void run()
{
synchronized(this)
{
h.sb1.append("A");
h.sb2.append("B");
}
}
}.start();
new Thread()
{
public void run()
{
synchronized(this)
{
h.sb1.append("D");
h.sb2.append("C");
}
}
}.start();
}
ABBCAD
B. ABCBCAD
C. CDADACB
Output
determined
D. by the
underlying
platform.
Answer: Option D
class Test
{
{
printAll(args);
}
public static void printAll(String[] lines)

{
for(int i = 0; i < lines.length; i++)
{
System.out.println(lines[i]);
Thread.currentThread().sleep(1000);
}
}
}
the static method Thread.currentThread() returns a reference to the currently

executing Thread object. What is the result of this code?
A. Each String in the array lines will output, with a 1-second pause.
Each String in the array lines will output, with no pause in between because this method is
B.
not executed in a Thread.
Each String in the array lines will output, and there is no guarantee there will be a pause
C.
because currentThread() may not retrieve this thread.
D. This code will not compile.

Answer: Option D
{
{
MyThread t = new MyThread(); /* Line 5 */
t.run(); /* Line 6 */
}
public void run()

{
for(int i=1; i < 3; ++i)
{
}
}
}
A. This code will not compile due to line 5.
B. This code will not compile due to line 6.

C. 1..2..
D. 1..2..3..
Answer: Option C

class Test116
{
{
new Thread()
{
public void run()
{
synchronized(sb1)
{
sb1.append("A");
sb2.append("B");
}
}
}.start();
new Thread()
{
public void run()
{
synchronized(sb1)
{
sb1.append("C");
sb2.append("D");
}
}
}.start(); /* Line 28 */
System.out.println (sb1 + " " + sb2);

}
}
A. main() will finish before starting threads.
B. main() will finish in the middle of one thread.
C. main() will finish after one thread.
D. Cannot be determined.
Answer: Option D
public class ThreadTest extends Thread
{
public void run()
{
System.out.println("In run");
yield();
System.out.println("Leaving run");
}
public static void main(String []argv)
{
(new ThreadTest()).start();
}
}
A. The code fails to compile in the main() method
B. The code fails to compile in the run() method
C. Only the text "In run" will be displayed
D. The text "In run" followed by "Leaving run" will be displayed

Answer: Option D
public class Test107 implements Runnable
{
private int x;
private int y;

{
Test107 that = new Test107();
}
public synchronized void run()
{
for(int i = 0; i < 10; i++)
{
x++;
y++;
System.out.println("x = " + x + ", y = " + y); /* Line 17 */
}
}
A. Compilation error.

B.
5 y = 5... but the output will be produced by both threads running simultaneously.

C. 5 y = 5... but the output will be produced by first one thread then the other. This is
guaranteed by the synchronised code.
D. Will print in this order x = 1 y = 2 x = 3 y = 4 x = 5 y = 6 x = 7 y = 8...

Answer: Option C
public class Test
{
{
final Foo f = new Foo();
Thread t = new Thread(new Runnable()
{
public void run()
{
f.doStuff();
}
});
Thread g = new Thread()
{
public void run()
{
f.doStuff();
}
};
t.start();
g.start();
}
}
class Foo
{
int x = 5;
public void doStuff()
{
if (x < 10)
{
// nothing to do
try
{
wait();
} catch(InterruptedException ex) { }
}
else
{
System.out.println("x is " + x++);
if (x >= 10)
{
notify();
}
}
}
}
A. The code will not compile because of an error on notify(); of class Foo.
B. The code will not compile because of some other error in class Test.
C. An exception occurs at runtime.
D. It prints "x is 5 x is 6".

Answer: Option C
{
{
Thread x = new Thread(t);
x.start(); /* Line 7 */
}
public void run()
{
for(int i = 0; i < 3; ++i)
{
}
}
}
A. Compilation fails.
B. 1..2..3..
C. 0..1..2..3..
D. 0..1..2..
Answer: Option D
----------------------------------JDBC------------------------------------------------------------
In order to transfer data between a database and an application written in the
Java programming language, the JDBC API provides which of these methods?
- Published on 19 Oct 15
a. Methods on the ResultSet class for retrieving SQL SELECT results as Java types.
b. Methods on the PreparedStatement class for sending Java types as SQL
statement parameters.
c. Methods on the CallableStatement class for retrieving SQL OUT parameters as
Java types.
d. All mentioned above
ANSWER: All mentioned above

The JDBC API has always supported persistent storage of objects defined in the Java progra
language through the methods getObject and setObject.
a. True
b. False
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: True
Which JDBC type represents a "single precision" floating point number that supports seve
mantissa?
a. REAL
b. DOUBLE
c. FLOAT
d. INTEGER
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: REAL
Which method is used for retrieving streams of both ASCII and Unicode characters is new in
2.0 core API?
a. getCharacterStream
b. getBinaryStream
c. getAsciiStream
d. getUnicodeStream
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: getCharacterStream
How many Result sets available with the JDBC 2.0 core API?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Abbreviate the term UDA?
a. Unified Data Access

b. Universal Data Access
c. Universal Digital Access
d. Uniform Data Access
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Universal Data Access

The performance of the application will be faster if you use PreparedStatement interface bec
query is compiled only once.
- Published on 22 Jul 15
a. True
b. False
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: True
Which method Drops all changes made since the previous commit/rollback?
a. public void rollback()

b. public void commit()
c. public void close()
d. public Statement createStatement()
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: public void rollback()

The intent is for JDBC drivers to implement nonscrollable result sets using the support pro
the underlying database systems.
a. True
b. False
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: False
Which methods returns a stream that simply provides the raw bytes from the database wit
conversion?
a. getCharacterStream
b. getBinaryStream
c. getAsciiStream
d. getUnicodeStream
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: getBinaryStream
The ACID properties does not describes the transaction management well.
a. True
b. False
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: False
Which method is used to establish the connection with the specified url in a
Driver Manager class?
a. public static void registerDriver(Driver driver)

b. public static void deregisterDriver(Driver driver)
c. public static Connection getConnection(String url)
d. public static Connection getConnection(String url,String userName,String
password)
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: public static Connection getConnection(String url)

Which Indicates a result set that cannot be updated programmatically in
concurrency?
a. CONCUR_UPDATABLE
b. CONCUR_READ_ONLY
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: CONCUR_READ_ONLY
Which driver Network connection is indirect that a JDBC client makes to a
middleware process that acts as a bridge to the DBMS server?
a. JDBC-Net
b. JDBC-ODBC bridge
c. Native API as basis
d. Native protocol as basis
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: JDBC-Net
JDBC RowSet is the wrapper of ResultSet,It holds tabular data like ResultSet
but it is easy and flexible to use.
a. True
b. False
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: True
Which kind of driver converts JDBC calls into calls on the client API for Oracle,
Sybase, Informix, IBM DB2, or other DBMS?
a. JDBC-ODBC bridge plus ODBC driver

b. Native-API partly-Java driver
c. JDBC-Net pure Java driver
d. Native-protocol pure Java driver
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Native-API partly-Java driver

Which interfaces provide methods for batch processing in JDBC?
a. java.sql.Statement
b. java.sql.PreparedStatement
c. All the above
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: All the above

Which is used to call the stored procedures and functions?
a. CallableStatement Interface
b. PreparedStatement Interface
c. All the above
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: CallableStatement Interface

Drivers that are JDBC Compliant should normally support scrollable result
sets, but they are not required to do so.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True.
The ResultSet.next method is used to move to the next row of the ResultSet,
making it the current row.
a. True
b. False
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: True
The performance of the application will be faster if you use PreparedStatement
interface because query is compiled only once.
a. True
b. False
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: True
Which JDBC type represents a 64-bit signed integer value between -
9223372036854775808 and 9223372036854775807?
a. SMALLINT
b. BIGINT
c. TINYINT
d. INTEGER
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: BIGINT
DBC technology-based drivers generally fit into how many categories?
a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
ResultSet object can be moved forward only and it is updatable.
a. True
b. False
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: False
Which method is used for an SQL statement that is executed frequently?
a. prepareStatement
b. prepareCall
c. createStatement
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: prepareStatement
What is used to execute parameterized query?
a. Statement interface
b. PreparedStatement interface
c. ResultSet interface
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: PreparedStatement interface

Which JDBC product components does the Java software provide?
a. The JDBC driver manager

b. The JDBC driver test suite
c. The JDBC-ODBC bridge
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: All mentioned above

JDBC stands for?
a. Java database connectivity

b. Java database concept
c. Java database communications
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Java database connectivity

Which class has traditionally been the backbone of the JDBC architecture?
a. the JDBC driver manager

b. the JDBC driver test suite
c. the JDBC-ODBC bridge
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: the JDBC driver manager

Which was the first most widely used programming interface for accessing
relational databases and it offers the ability to connect all the databases on all
the platforms.?
a. JDBC API
b. ODBC API
c. Both A & B
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: ODBC API

How many steps are used to connect any java application using JDBC?
a. 5
b. 4
c. 3
d. 6
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 5
Which model does a Java applet or application talks directly to the data
source?
a. Two-tier models
b. Three-tier models
c. Both A & B
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Two-tier models

In the following JDBC drivers which is known as fully java driver?
a. Native-API driver
b. Network Protocol driver
c. Thin driver
d. Both B & C
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Both B & C

Which JDBC drivers will run your program?
a. The JDBC-ODBC bridge

b. The JDBC driver manager
c. The JDBC driver test suite
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: The JDBC driver test suite

What is the reason that a java program cannot directly communicate with an
ODBC driver?
a. ODBC written in C# language

b. ODBC written in C language
c. ODBC written in C++ language
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: ODBC written in C language

A leading database connectivity vendor, worked together to produce the
____.
a. JDBC-ODBC Bridge
b. JDBC Driver Test Suite
c. Both A & B
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Both A & B

Which driver converts JDBC calls directly into the vendor-specific database
protocol?
a. Native - API driver

b. Network Protocol driver
c. Thin driver
d. Both B & C
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Thin driver

Which models do the JDBC API support for the database access?
a. Two-tier models
b. Three-tier models
c. Both A & B
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Both A & B

Which of the following JDBC drivers is known as a partially java driver?
a. JDBC-ODBC bridge driver

b. Native-API driver
c. Network Protocol driver
d. Thin driver
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Native-API driver

The JDBC API is what allows access to a data source from a Java middle tier
a. True
b. False
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: True
Which driver uses ODBC driver to connect to the database?
a. JDBC-ODBC bridge driver

b. Native - API driver
c. Network Protocol driver
d. Thin driver
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: JDBC-ODBC bridge driver

How many JDBC product components does the Java software provides?
a. 3
b. 2
c. 4
d. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
How many types of JDBC drivers are available?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 2
d. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Which result set generally does not show changes to the underlying database
that are made while it is open. The membership, order, and column values of
rows are typically fixed when the result set is created?
a. TYPE_FORWARD_ONLY
b. TYPE_SCROLL_INSENSITIVE
c. TYPE_SCROLL_SENSITIVE
d. ALL MENTIONED ABOVE
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: TYPE_SCROLL_INSENSITIVE
JDBC is a Java API that is used to connect and execute query to the database
a. True
b. False
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: True

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Java is a ........... language.

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How many primitive data types are there in Java?

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In Java byte, short, int and long all of these are

Answer & Solution

Size of int in Java is

D. Depends on execution environment

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1. Which is true about an anonymous inner class?

C. It can extend exactly one class or implement exactly one interface.

D. It can implement multiple interfaces regardless of whether it also extends a class.

B. Boo f = new Bar() { };

C. Bar f = new Boo(String s) { };

D. Boo f = new Boo.Bar(String s) { };

 Which is true about a method-local inner class?

B. It can be marked abstract.

C. It can be marked public.

D. It can be marked static.

* Which statement is true about a static nested class?

B. It does not have access to nonstatic members of the enclosing class.

C. It's variables and methods must be static.

D. It must extend the enclosing class.

Which constructs an anonymous inner class instance?

B. Runnable r = new Runnable(public void run() { });

C. Runnable r = new Runnable { public void run(){}};

D. System.out.println(new Runnable() {public void run() { }});

which statement, inserted at line 10, creates an instance of Bar?

B. Foo.Bar b = f.new Bar();

C. Bar b = new f.Bar();

D. Bar b = f.new Bar();

B. MyOuter.MyInner mi = new MyInner();

MyOuter m = new MyOuter();

D. MyInner mi = new MyOuter.MyInner();

When is the B object, created in line 3, eligible for garbage collection?

D. There is no way to be absolutely certain.

D. Garbage collector never invoked in methodA()

C. after line 7, when doBar() completes

D. after line 15, when main() completes

When is the Demo object eligible for garbage collection?

C. After the start() method completes

When is the Demo object eligible for garbage collection?

C. After the start() method completes

B. just after line 6

C. just after line 7

D. just after line 8

D. Only the garbage collection system can destroy an object.

 When is the B object, created in line 3, eligible for garbage collection?

D. There is no way to be absolutely certain.

C. after line 7, when doBar() completes

D. after line 15, when main() completes

When is the Demo object eligible for garbage collection?

C. After the start() method completes

B. just after line 6

C. just after line 7

D. just after line 8

D. Only the garbage collection system can destroy an object.

Which of the following would compile without error?

Which of the following are valid calls to Math.max?

Which of the following would compile without error?

Which of the following are valid calls to Math.max?

public class Myfile