Characteristics of Java Programming

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What is a key characteristic of Java that contributes to its excellent performance?

Java is interpreted

Java is multithreaded (correct)

Java is architecture-neutral

Java is dynamic

How does Java's dynamic nature contribute to its performance?

Dynamic Java allows for just-in-time compilation, improving execution speed. (correct)

Dynamic Java allows for dynamic class loading, enabling modular software development.

Dynamic Java enables runtime type checking, ensuring secure execution.

Dynamic Java provides a simplified syntax, making the language easy to learn.

Which of the following is not a key characteristic of Java that contributes to its simplicity?

Java is interpreted (correct)

Java has a large and well-documented standard library

Java is object-oriented

Java has a consistent and standardized syntax

How does Java's security features contribute to its overall characteristics?

Security features in Java, such as type safety and sandboxing, make the language secure and reliable. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Java's multithreading capabilities?

Ensures that Java programs are interpreted at runtime Signup and view all the answers

How does Java's simplicity contribute to its overall characteristics?

Simplicity makes Java easier to learn and use, promoting wider adoption. Signup and view all the answers

What feature of Java allows for writing one program that can run on any platform?

Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of Java helps detect many problems during compilation that would appear at runtime in other languages?

Robust Java Signup and view all the answers

In Java, what feature provides support for executing multiple threads simultaneously?

Multithreaded Java Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Java focuses on eliminating error-prone programming constructs present in other languages?

Object-Oriented Java Signup and view all the answers

What is the key mechanism provided by Java to protect systems from potential harm caused by unauthorized programs?

Robust Java Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of Java refers to being able to adapt to differing environments and maintain performance?

Architecture-Neutral Java Signup and view all the answers

What feature allows new code to be loaded on the fly in Java without recompilation?

Dynamic Java Signup and view all the answers

Which version of JDK is also known as JDK 5 or Java 5?

JDK 1.5 (2004) Signup and view all the answers

In Java, which feature allows multithread programming to be smoothly integrated without the need to call procedures specific to the operating system for enabling multithreading?

Multithreaded Java Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of Java enables developers to transparently incorporate new features as needed without major software version upgrades?

Dynamic Java Signup and view all the answers

What feature of Java eliminates the need for major software version updates when incorporating new features?

Portable Java Signup and view all the answers

Which version of JDK is also known as JDK 8 or Java 8?

JDK 1.8 (2014) Signup and view all the answers