Java Data Types Flashcards & Practice Questions

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What is a variable in Java?

A constant value that cannot be changed during the execution of the program

A type of data used within the program

A memory location that holds a value of any specified type (correct)

A reserved word to declare a specific data type

What is the range of values for the 'int' data type in Java?

-2147483648 to 2147483647 (correct)

-9223372036854775808 to 9223372036854775807

-32768 to 32767

-128 to 127

What are the primitive types of Java referred to as?

Simple types (correct)

Advanced types

Complex types

Derived types

Which data type in Java allows for very small integers?

short Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of declaring variables in a program?

To reserve memory locations for storing data Signup and view all the answers

What does a variable hold in Java?

A value of any specified type Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using constants in a program?

To store data items whose values are not meant to change Signup and view all the answers

In Java, how are constants declared?

Preceded by the keyword 'final' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of concatenation in programming?

To combine two or more strings into a single string Signup and view all the answers

What is the output of the following code snippet:

System.out.print("The current year is " +year);

The current year is 2023 Signup and view all the answers

Which keyword precedes the declaration of a constant in Java?

'final' Signup and view all the answers

What data items are stored using constants?

Fixed values that do not change during program execution Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of declaring constants in all uppercase letters?

To make them easier to remember Signup and view all the answers

What error will occur if an attempt is made to modify a constant in a program?

'Constant cannot be modified' error Signup and view all the answers

What does the concatenation operator '+' do?

Combines two or more strings into one string Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using constants for fixed values?

To improve code readability and ease of updating Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the 'int' data type in Java?

4 bytes Signup and view all the answers

Which data type in Java is used to hold very small integers?

byte Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of significant digits for the 'double' data type in Java?

15 Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to declare a variable for keeping a player’s score in a computer game?

int score; Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a rule for naming identifiers in Java?

Must start with a letter or underscore Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to assign a value to the variable 'score' in Java?

variableName = value; Signup and view all the answers

Which operator is used for simple assignments in Java?

= Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to enclose the value when assigning it to a character variable in Java?

' ' Signup and view all the answers

What is the command used to output a message onto the screen in Java?

println() Signup and view all the answers

What is the error when using a variable that has never had a value assigned to it in Java?

Compilation error Signup and view all the answers

What is the first letter convention for variable and method names in Java?

Lowercase letter Signup and view all the answers

What is an identifier in Java?

The name of a variable, method, or class Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Variables and Data Types in Java

A variable in Java is a named storage location that holds a value.
The range of values for the 'int' data type in Java is -2^31 to 2^31-1.
Primitive types in Java are referred to as simple or basic types.

Primitive Data Types in Java

'byte' data type in Java is used to hold very small integers.

Constants in Java

Constants in Java are declared using the 'final' keyword.
Constants are used to store unchanging values.
Constants are typically declared in all uppercase letters to distinguish them from variables.
Attempting to modify a constant in a program will result in a compile-time error.

Concatenation in Java

The concatenation operator '+' is used to combine strings.
The purpose of concatenation is to combine strings and values into a single string.

Declaring and Assigning Variables in Java

Variables must be declared before they can be used in a program.
The purpose of declaring variables is to store and manipulate data.
Variables hold values in Java.
The correct way to declare a variable is to specify the data type and name of the variable.
The assignment operator '=' is used for simple assignments in Java.
Character values should be enclosed in single quotes when assigning them to a character variable.

Identifiers and Output in Java

Identifiers in Java are names given to variables, methods, and classes.
The convention for variable and method names in Java is to start with a lowercase letter.
The command used to output a message onto the screen in Java is 'System.out.print()'.
Using an uninitialized variable in Java will result in a compile-time error.

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