
Understanding Java Threads

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Yosuva Sirumani
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the states in the thread lifecycle?
Running, Paused, Completed
New, Runnable, Blocked, Waiting, Timed Waiting, Terminated
Initialized, Active, Suspended
Idle, Executing, Finished
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the difference between user threads and daemon threads.
User threads cannot be terminated while daemon threads can.
User threads are application-managed and essential for execution, while daemon threads are background threads that support user threads and can be terminated when no user threads are running.
User threads are always faster than daemon threads.
Daemon threads are used for user input handling.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the synchronized keyword in Java?
To enable automatic garbage collection in Java.
To provide thread-safe access to methods or blocks of code.
To improve the performance of single-threaded applications.
To allow multiple threads to execute simultaneously without restrictions.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you prevent thread interference in Java?
Implement thread-local storage for all shared resources.
Use synchronization mechanisms like synchronized methods, locks, or concurrent data structures.
Use volatile variables to share data between threads.
Avoid using any form of locking or synchronization.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a thread pool and why is it used?
A thread pool is used to manage and reuse a fixed number of threads for executing tasks concurrently, improving performance and resource efficiency.
A thread pool is used to create new threads for each task, increasing overhead.
A thread pool is a single thread that executes tasks sequentially.
A thread pool is a collection of processes that run independently of each other.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the RUNNABLE state in the thread lifecycle.
The RUNNABLE state means the thread is terminated and cannot be executed anymore.
The RUNNABLE state refers to a thread that is sleeping and not ready to run.
The RUNNABLE state indicates a thread that is currently blocked and waiting for resources.
The RUNNABLE state represents a thread that is ready to run and can be executed by the CPU.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the wait() method in thread communication?
The wait() method allows a thread to wait until it is notified by another thread, facilitating communication and synchronization between threads.
The wait() method is used to create new threads.
The wait() method pauses the entire program execution.
The wait() method terminates the thread immediately.
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