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Which of the following is considered a legal identifier in Java?

  • total Amount
  • 4thValue
  • _totalAmount (correct)
  • total#Amount

Which naming convention is used for class names in Java?

  • lower-camel case
  • snake_case
  • upper-camel case (correct)
  • kebab-case

What is the primary purpose of reserved keywords in Java?

  • To be redefined by the user
  • To serve specific functions within the language (correct)
  • To be used as identifiers
  • To allow for variable declarations

Which of the following statements about variable declaration is true?

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Which symbol is used as the assignment operator in Java?

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What is the role of whitespaces in Java code?

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Which of the following is NOT a reserved keyword in Java?

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What is the purpose of using camel case in naming identifiers in Java?

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What defines a Java token?

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Which escape sequence is used to create a tab space in Java?

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Which statement correctly describes a valid identifier in Java?

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How does a single-line comment begin in Java?

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Which of the following escape sequences represents a newline character in Java?

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What is the purpose of curly braces {} in Java?

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Which of these is NOT a rule for naming identifiers in Java?

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Which symbol marks the end of a complete programming statement in Java?

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Which of the following components must always be present in a Java application?

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What is the purpose of comments in Java?

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Which statement about the print and println methods is true?

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Which of the following is a valid identifier in Java?

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What happens if you incorrectly format a class header in Java?

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In which of the following scenarios is a single-line comment used?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of comment in Java?

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What is the correct use of escape sequences in Java strings?

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Flashcards

Case Sensitivity in Java

Java distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase letters in variable names and keywords.

Reserved Keywords

Predefined words in Java with specific meanings that cannot be used as identifiers.

Identifiers

Words used to name variables, methods, and classes in a Java program.

Identifier Rules

Java identifiers must start with a letter, underscore, or dollar sign; subsequent characters can be letters, numbers, underscores, or dollar signs.

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Variable Declaration

Creating a named storage location for a value with a data type. Example: int age;

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Variable Assignment

Giving a value to a declared variable using the assignment operator (=). Example: age = 30;

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Lower Camel Case

A naming convention for variable names (e.g., studentName).

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Upper Camel Case

A naming convention for Class names (e.g., Student).

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What are comments in Java?

Comments are explanatory notes within your code that are ignored by the compiler. They help explain what your code does for human readers.

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What is a class header?

The class header declares a new class in Java. It includes the access modifier, the class keyword, and the class name. It defines the beginning of a new class definition.

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What is the main method?

The main method is the starting point of a Java program. When you run a Java program, the code inside the main method is the first code to be executed.

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What are Java statements?

Java statements are instructions that the Java compiler understands and executes. They are the basic building blocks of a Java program. Statements usually end with a semicolon (;).

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Java API

A collection of pre-written classes and methods that provide a wide range of functionality in Java, allowing programmers to use ready-made components for common tasks.

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What is System.out.println()?

A method used to print a message to the console (the program’s output). This method also starts a new line after displaying the message.

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What is System.out.print()?

Similar to println(), but it doesn't start a new line after displaying the message. It allows you to print messages on the same line.

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What's the difference between println and print?

println prints a message and moves the cursor to the next line, while print prints a message without moving the cursor.

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What are Java tokens?

Java tokens are the fundamental building blocks of a Java program. They represent individual units like keywords, operators, symbols, constants, and identifiers.

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What are special characters in Java?

Special characters in Java have specific meanings and are used for various programming tasks like defining comments, marking method parameters, enclosing code blocks, and delimiting strings.

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What is a single line comment?

A single line comment is a text that starts with // and is ignored by the compiler. It is used to explain a particular line of code.

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What is a multiline comment?

A multiline comment starts with /* and ends with */. It can span multiple lines and is used for more detailed explanations.

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What is a Java escape sequence?

An escape sequence uses two characters but is treated as a single character by the compiler. It is used to represent special characters like newlines, tabs, and backslashes.

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What is an identifier in Java?

An identifier is a name given to elements like variables, constants, functions, and classes. It must start with a letter, underscore, or dollar sign and can contain letters, digits, underscores, and dollar signs.

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What are the rules for Java identifiers?

Java identifiers must start with a letter, underscore (_), or dollar sign ($). Subsequent characters can be letters, digits, underscores, or dollar signs.

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What is the purpose of escape sequences?

Escape sequences are used to represent special characters that cannot be directly typed in the code. This allows us to manipulate the formatting and display of text.

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Study Notes

Java Fundamentals

  • Java programs use comments, ignored by the compiler.
  • Comments start with // (single line) or /* */ (multiple lines).
  • A class header contains an access modifier (e.g., public), the class keyword, and the class name (e.g., Student).
  • Curly braces {} define the scope of a class or method.

Parts of a Java Program

  • Every Java application needs a main method.
  • The main method executes the program.
  • Java statements within the main method run sequentially when the program is executed.
  • Class headers, method headers and curly braces do not end with a semicolon.
  • System.out.println() is used to print output.

Console Output

  • Java output is handled through the Java API (Application Programming Interface).
  • The API is a prewritten library of classes for operations.
  • System.out.print() will print data to the console.
  • System.out.println() will print the data and move the cursor to the next line.
  • System is a part of the Java API.
  • println() prints data then advances the cursor to the next line.
  • print() prints data without advancing the cursor.

Comments

  • Comments are for human readers; the compiler ignores them.
  • Comments come in single-line // and multi-line /* */.
  • Javadoc comments (/** */) help document code.

Java Tokens

  • Tokens are the smallest units of a Java program.
  • Examples include keywords (int, double,class, public), operators (+, -), symbols ({, }), constants, and identifiers.

Special Characters

  • //: Single-line comment
  • (): Parentheses in method headers for parameter lists.
  • {}: Curly braces to enclose code sections.
  • "": Quotation marks for strings
  • ;: Semicolon to end a statement.

Java Escape Sequences

  • Escape sequences start with \ and specify special characters.
  • \n: Newline
  • \t: Tab
  • \b: Backspace
  • \r: Carriage return
  • \\: Backslash
  • \': Single quote
  • \": Double quote

Identifiers

  • Identifiers are names used for variables, constants, classes, and methods.
  • Identifiers consist of letters, digits, underscore (_), and dollar sign ($).
  • Identifiers cannot start with a digit.
  • Java is case-sensitive (Number is different from number).
  • Reserved keywords cannot be used as identifiers (e.g., int, class, void).

Naming Conventions

  • Identifiers should be descriptive and self-documenting.
  • Use lower camel case for variable names (e.g., studentName).
  • Use upper camel case for class names (e.g., Student).
  • Avoid run-together words. Use underscores if necessary (e.g., annual_sale).

Reserved Words (Keywords)

  • Reserved words, also called keywords, have specific meanings in Java and cannot be redefined.
  • Examples: int, short, float, double, char, final, void, return.

Whitespaces

  • Java programs use whitespace to separate elements (e.g., words, symbols).
  • Whitespace includes spaces, tabs, and newlines.
  • Spaces, tabs, and newlines are used for readability.

Variables

  • Variables are named memory locations whose contents can be changed.
  • Variables are accessed using their names.

Variable Declaration

  • Declare variables by specifying the data type and identifier.
  • Example: int count;, double price;, String name;

Assignment Statement

  • Variables get values using the assignment operator (=).
  • Example: age = 30;

Example: Variable Initialization

  • Initialize variables at declaration or later.
  • Example: int age = 30; , String name = "Alice";

Example: Printing variable Value

  • Print the value of variables using println().
  • Example: System.out.println(age);

Credit

  • Tony Gaddis's "Starting Out with Java: From Control Structures through Objects" (6th Edition)

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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of Java programming! This quiz covers essential topics such as comments, class headers, and the main method. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand the core concepts of Java.

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