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What is a class in object-oriented programming?
What is a class in object-oriented programming?
Which of the following best describes polymorphism?
Which of the following best describes polymorphism?
What does encapsulation ensure in object-oriented programming?
What does encapsulation ensure in object-oriented programming?
Inheritance allows which of the following?
Inheritance allows which of the following?
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Which of these options represents abstraction in object-oriented programming?
Which of these options represents abstraction in object-oriented programming?
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What is the primary purpose of attributes in an object?
What is the primary purpose of attributes in an object?
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Which concept allows a class to inherit the properties of another class?
Which concept allows a class to inherit the properties of another class?
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Who was the chief engineer of the Green Project that led to Java's development?
Who was the chief engineer of the Green Project that led to Java's development?
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What is the main advantage of computers in terms of calculation?
What is the main advantage of computers in terms of calculation?
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Which of the following best defines a programming paradigm?
Which of the following best defines a programming paradigm?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of procedural programming?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of procedural programming?
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Which programming language is known as one of the earliest procedural programming languages?
Which programming language is known as one of the earliest procedural programming languages?
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What role do classes play in Object-Oriented Programming?
What role do classes play in Object-Oriented Programming?
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What is an object in Object-Oriented Programming?
What is an object in Object-Oriented Programming?
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Which statement about Object-Oriented Programming is true?
Which statement about Object-Oriented Programming is true?
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Which programming language is credited as the first Object-Oriented Programming language?
Which programming language is credited as the first Object-Oriented Programming language?
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What was the original name of the programming language that became Java?
What was the original name of the programming language that became Java?
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What does WORA stand for in relation to Java?
What does WORA stand for in relation to Java?
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Which of the following features does Java NOT have?
Which of the following features does Java NOT have?
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Which of these is NOT a common use of Java?
Which of these is NOT a common use of Java?
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What is a key component of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE)?
What is a key component of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE)?
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How does Java enhance security when running applications?
How does Java enhance security when running applications?
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Which description best defines Java's object-oriented feature?
Which description best defines Java's object-oriented feature?
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What was the inspiration for the name 'Java'?
What was the inspiration for the name 'Java'?
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What role does the Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler play in Java?
What role does the Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler play in Java?
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Which of the following correctly describes a Java class?
Which of the following correctly describes a Java class?
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What does the 'void' keyword signify in a method definition in Java?
What does the 'void' keyword signify in a method definition in Java?
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What type of error occurs when the Java code has incorrect logic that cannot be understood by the compiler?
What type of error occurs when the Java code has incorrect logic that cannot be understood by the compiler?
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Which of the following is an example of a single-line comment in Java?
Which of the following is an example of a single-line comment in Java?
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Which escape sequence in Java is used to insert a horizontal tab?
Which escape sequence in Java is used to insert a horizontal tab?
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What type of programming error often results from executing a program with issues such as division by zero?
What type of programming error often results from executing a program with issues such as division by zero?
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In the context of access modifiers in Java, what does the 'public' modifier indicate?
In the context of access modifiers in Java, what does the 'public' modifier indicate?
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What is the primary distinction between primitive data types and class data types in Java?
What is the primary distinction between primitive data types and class data types in Java?
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Which of the following is not a primitive data type in Java?
Which of the following is not a primitive data type in Java?
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What does the final keyword indicate when declaring a variable?
What does the final keyword indicate when declaring a variable?
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Which statement correctly represents a single variable declaration in Java?
Which statement correctly represents a single variable declaration in Java?
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What is the main purpose of a data type in Java?
What is the main purpose of a data type in Java?
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Which of the following correctly describes a variable in Java?
Which of the following correctly describes a variable in Java?
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How much memory does a boolean data type consume in Java?
How much memory does a boolean data type consume in Java?
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Which of the following is true about constants in Java?
Which of the following is true about constants in Java?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Programming Paradigms
- Computers excel in storage, quick recall, and high-speed calculations, but require specific instructions to function.
- Programming provides these instructions, with various approaches known as programming paradigms.
Programming Paradigms
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A programming paradigm is a method used to solve problems with programming languages.
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Procedural Programming:
- Also called imperative programming, it uses step-by-step instructions.
- Relies on procedures or subroutines for computations.
- Examples include C, FORTRAN, and COBOL.
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Object-Oriented Programming (OOP):
- Models problems as objects and is an extension of procedural programming.
- Focuses on classes as blueprints for creating objects, which encapsulate attributes and behaviors.
- First developed in the 1960s with Simula.
- Other examples: Java, C++, Python, Ruby.
Core Concepts of Object-Oriented Programming
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Objects: Instances that encapsulate attributes (state) and methods (behavior).
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Classes: Blueprints for creating objects, defining common properties among them.
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Inheritance:
- Allows a subclass to inherit properties and methods from a parent class, promoting code reusability.
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Polymorphism:
- Enables entities to take on multiple forms or implement one interface in different ways.
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Encapsulation:
- Bundling data and methods in a class while restricting external access, akin to a medical capsule.
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Abstraction:
- Hides unnecessary details from users, revealing only essential features.
History of Java
- Originated from the Green Project in 1991, aimed at developing software for consumer electronics, led by James Gosling.
- Initially called Oak, named after an oak tree outside Gosling's office; later renamed Java after a local coffee shop.
- Officially launched in 1995 with the promise of "Write Once, Run Anywhere" (WORA).
- Java became one of the most widely used programming languages by 2010.
Features of Java
- Simple: Excludes complexities like pointers and operator overloading.
- Portable: Applications run on any platform without modification.
- Object-Oriented: Structures everything as objects.
- Secure: Compiles into bytecode, executed in a secure environment to prevent breaches.
- Dynamic: Supports dynamic memory allocation, optimizing performance.
- Distributed: Facilitates remote method invocation for distributed applications.
- Robust: Strong memory management reduces error likelihood.
- High Performance: Uses bytecode and Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation for speed.
- Interpreted: Bytecode translated by the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
- Multithreaded: Allows concurrent operations in programs.
Structure of a Java Program
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Class Definition:
- A class serves as a container for attributes and methods.
- Contains access modifiers (e.g., public) to manage visibility.
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Method Definition:
- Includes method headers and bodies; specifies if it returns a value (e.g., void).
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Comments:
- Single-line:
// comment
- Multi-line:
/* comment */
- Single-line:
Programming Errors in Java
- Syntax Errors: Mistakes in the structure (e.g., missing semicolons).
- Semantic Errors: Logic issues leading to unrecognizable code.
- Runtime Errors: Errors during execution, such as division by zero.
Java Data Types
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Data Types: Classifications for variable values.
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Primitive Data Types: Predefined basic types, include:
- byte (1 byte), short (2 bytes), int (4 bytes), long (8 bytes), float (4 bytes), double (8 bytes), char (2 bytes), boolean (1 bit).
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Class Data Types: User-defined or provided by Java (e.g., String).
Variables and Constants in Java
- Variable: A memory storage location for a value, which can change.
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Declaration: Syntax includes data type followed by variable name (e.g.,
int number1;
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Constant: A fixed value that cannot change, declared using the
final
keyword, typically formatted in uppercase.
Operators in Java
- Operators: Symbols that perform operations, conditions, or create relational expressions between variables.
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