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How well do you know Java's history and features?

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What is Java's main advantage?

It cannot be compiled to bytecode

It requires a specific implementation for each platform.

It is a low-level, object-oriented programming language

It allows programmers to write once, run anywhere (WORA). (correct)

What is the purpose of Java's bytecode?

To allow Java programs to only run on specific platforms

To enable Java programs to be compiled into machine code

To allow Java programs to run on any Java virtual machine (JVM (correct)

To make Java programs run faster

Who developed Java and when was it released?

James Gosling at Sun Microsystems in 1995. (correct)

Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook in 2004.

Bill Gates at Microsoft in 1985.

Steve Jobs at Apple in 2001.

Who developed Java and when was it released?

James Gosling at Sun Microsystems in 1995 Signup and view all the answers

What dynamic capabilities does Java provide?

Reflection and runtime code modification. Signup and view all the answers

What was Java originally designed for?

Interactive television Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Java is a high-level, object-oriented programming language designed to have few implementation dependencies.
It allows programmers to write once, run anywhere (WORA).
Java applications are compiled to bytecode that can run on any Java virtual machine (JVM).
Java provides dynamic capabilities, such as reflection and runtime code modification.
Java was developed by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems and released in 1995.
Java was initially designed for interactive television but later renamed Java, from Java coffee.
Java promised WORA functionality and quickly became popular.
Java 2 included different configurations for different types of platforms.
Java remains a de facto standard, controlled through the Java Community Process.
In 2006, Sun released much of its Java virtual machine as free and open-source software.

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Test your knowledge of the popular programming language, Java! From its origins as a language for interactive television to becoming a de facto standard, see how much you know about Java's features, capabilities, and history. This quiz covers topics such as bytecode, dynamic capabilities, and the Java Community Process. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a curious learner, give this quiz a try and see how much you really know about Java!