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What is the primary purpose of primitive data types in Java?
To store simple information such as numbers or logical values
What determines the type of information that can be stored in an attribute?
The data type of the attribute
What is the characteristic of primitive data types in Java?
They are not objects
What is Ms. Koch's limitation in implementing the UML class model in Java?
She is not familiar with the elements of the Java programming language
What is the relationship between the name of a class and the data type of an attribute?
If the name of a class is defined as the data type of an attribute, then only objects of this class can be assigned as concrete values to this attribute
What is the purpose of the equal sign '=' in a Java program?
To assign a value to a variable
What is the data type of the result of an arithmetic operation determined by?
The operand with the largest value range
What is the purpose of logical operators in Java?
To manage control structures
What is the result type of logical operators in Java?
boolean
What is the purpose of relational operators in Java?
To compare expressions against each other
What is the range of values that can be stored in a 'byte' data type in Java?
-128 to 127
What is the purpose of using 'short' data type in Java?
To store 16-bit integer values
What is the data type used to store a single Unicode character in Java?
char
What is the default data type used to store integers in Java?
int
What is the purpose of using 'String' data type in Java?
To store strings of any length
What is the function of the '==' operator when used with primitive data types?
Compares the values of the operands
What is the difference between the comparison of primitive data types and reference data types?
Primitive data types compare values, while reference data types compare references
What is the result of the expression 'k3 == k4' in Figure 27?
False
What is the purpose of the 'instanceof' operator?
To test if an object is of a certain data type
What is the result of the expression 'k3 == k4' in the modified code example?
True
What is the purpose of the + operator in Java?
To concatenate strings
What is the primary function of control structures in programming?
To enable conditional execution of statements
What determines which statement block is executed in a conditional branch?
The evaluation of the condition to true or false
What is the purpose of the else part in a conditional branch?
To provide an alternative statement to execute if the condition is false
What is the effect of a conditional branch in the calculateSum method?
It reduces the sum by 10% if the customer is premium
What is the primary difference between the structure of a for loop and a do-while loop?
The for loop contains the initialization, condition test, and changing of counter variables in the loop head.
What is the purpose of packages in Java programming?
To organize and structure classes with similar functions and dependencies.
What is the characteristic of a pre-checked loop?
The condition is tested before the initial execution of the loop.
What is the result of a condition test in a for loop?
If the condition is true, the statements in the loop are executed, and then the loop increment is executed.
What is the relationship between variables declared in outer control structures and inner control structures?
Variables declared in outer control structures are accessible in inner control structures.
What is the main difference between an if-else branch and a switch control structure in Java?
An if-else branch is used for simple conditions, while a switch control structure is not used in this course
What is the key characteristic of a while loop in Java?
It is a pre-checked loop, where the condition is tested before the statements are executed
What is the purpose of the loop condition in a while loop?
To control the execution of the statements in the loop
What is the main difference between a while loop and a do-while loop?
A while loop is a pre-checked loop, while a do-while loop is a post-checked loop
What is the purpose of an expanded if-else branch in Java?
To execute statements based on multiple, mutually exclusive conditions
What is the purpose of visibility modifiers in Java?
To specify the visibility of classes, attributes, and methods
What is the qualified name of a class in Java?
The package name and class name
Where should a Java class file be stored?
In the directory of the package of the class
What is the default visibility of attributes in Java?
Private
What is the purpose of packages in Java?
To organize related classes and interfaces
Study Notes
Primitive Data Types in Java
- Primitive data types are data types whose values are not objects, e.g., simple numbers or logical values.
- Examples of primitive data types in Java include:
- boolean (true or false)
- byte (8-bit value range from –128 to 127)
- short (16-bit value range from –32,768 to 32,767)
- int (32-bit value range from –2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647)
- long (64-bit value range from –9,223,372,036,854,775,808 to 9,223,372,036,854,775,808)
- float (32-bit value range from 1.4023984610–45 to 3.402823471038)
- double (64-bit value range from 4.9406564584124654410–324 to 1.7976913148623157010308)
- char (a single Unicode character)
- String (used to store strings of any length, not a primitive data type but a Java class)
Control Structures
- Conditional branches (if-else) are used to execute statements based on conditions.
- Loops (for, while, do-while) are used to repeat statements for control purposes.
- These control structures can be nested with each other.
Variables
- Variables are used to temporarily store values in the application memory.
- A variable must be declared with a data type and a name before it can be used.
- Variables can only be used inside the method body and do not require a visibility modifier.
Operators
- Arithmetic operators are used to execute mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
- Logical operators are used to execute logical functions such as negation, logical AND, and logical OR.
- Relational operators are used to compare values and object references.
Packages and Visibility Modifiers
- Packages are used to structure Java classes in a development project.
- Classes with similar functions and classes that are closely dependent on each other are assigned to the same packages.
- The assignment of packages has effects on the storage location of the class and on the access authorizations to methods of other classes.### Relational Operators
- Equality operators (==, !=) compare values of primitive data types and object references of reference data types
- == returns true if values of operands are equal or if the same object is referenced in both operands
- != returns true if values of operands are not equal or if different objects are referenced
Relational Operators (continued)
- Less than (<) returns true if value of operand on the left is less than value of operand on the right
- Less than or equal to (<=) returns true if value of operand on the left is less than or equal to value of operand on the right
- Greater than (>) returns true if value of operand on the left is greater than value of operand on the right
- Greater than or equal to (>=) returns true if value of operand on the left is greater than or equal to value of operand on the right
Type Comparison
- instanceof operator returns true if data type of operand on the left is the same as data type in operand on the right
Equality Test Operators
- == and != operators determine how comparison is made
- Operands determine whether values of primitive data types or references of reference data types are compared
Branches
- if-else structures are used to execute statements based on conditions
- Expanded if-else branches are used to execute statements based on multiple, mutually exclusive conditions
- Loops are used to execute statements repeatedly
Loops
- While loop is a pre-checked loop that tests condition before executing statements
- Do-while loop is a post-checked loop that executes statements at least once before testing condition
- For loop is not mentioned in the text
Visibility Modifiers
- Public modifier makes elements visible to all classes in the program
- Default modifier makes elements visible only in the same package
- Protected modifier makes elements visible only in the same package or derived classes
- Private modifier makes elements visible only within the same class
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