Interrupt

What is an interrupt in the context of Java threads?

• Thread communication mechanism.
• Method to terminate threads.
• Java's main function.
• Variable declaration statement.

How is the interrupt() method used in Java for thread interruption?

• To pause thread execution.
• To forcefully stop a thread.
• To request thread interruption.
• To create new threads.

What purpose does the interrupt() method serve in Java threads?

• Terminating threads.
• Ignoring thread communication.
• Handling thread synchronization.
• Requesting cooperative thread interruption.

Explain the distinction between interrupt() and interrupted() in Java.

• Difference in thread names.
• Methods for thread sleep.
• Methods for thread synchronization.
• Handling interrupt status and clearing it.

How do interrupts relate to deadlock situations in Java?

• Intensify deadlocks.
• Avoid deadlocks.
• Accelerate threads.
• Cause thread crashes.

How can you enable interrupt handling in Java?

• By using 'catch' statements.
• Through external libraries.
• Built-in feature of Java.
• Using sleep() method.

Enumerate four common applications of interrupts in computing.

• Handling exceptions.
• Creating threads.
• Debugging code.
• Managing I/O and synchronization.

What is the difference between the sleep() and interrupt() methods in Java threads?

• sleep() handles exceptions.
• sleep() requests interruption.
• interrupt() causes sleep.
• interrupt() pauses execution.

How can you gracefully stop a thread in Java using interrupts?

• By using stop() method.
• By using wait() method.
• By checking isInterrupted().
• By catching InterruptedException.

What are the three major types of interrupts in a computer system?

• Thread, process, I/O.
• Hardware, software, external.
• Synchronous, asynchronous, parallel.
• Sleep, yield, join.