Java Naming History Quiz

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Who is known as the father of Java?

James Gosling

What was Java's original name before it was changed to Java?

Oak

What is the platform for Java applications?

Any hardware or software environment in which a program runs

Name three types of applications where Java is commonly used.

Desktop Applications, Web Applications, Enterprise Applications Signup and view all the answers

How many types of applications can be created using Java programming?

Four Signup and view all the answers

According to Sun, how many devices run Java?

3 billion devices Signup and view all the answers

Who initiated the Java language project in June 1991?

James Gosling, Mike Sheridan, and Patrick Naughton Signup and view all the answers

What was Java initially designed for?

Small, embedded systems in electronic appliances like set-top boxes. Signup and view all the answers

What was Java called before it was named 'Java'?

Oak Signup and view all the answers

Why was Java named 'Oak' initially?

Oak is a symbol of strength and is chosen as a national tree of many countries. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the name 'Java' chosen for the programming language?

They wanted a name that reflected the essence of the technology: revolutionary, dynamic, lively, cool, unique, easy to spell, and fun to say. Signup and view all the answers

According to James Gosling, what were the top choices for the Java language name?

Java and Silk Signup and view all the answers

Who chose the name Java for the programming language?

James Gosling Signup and view all the answers

When was the first release of Java (JDK 1.0)?

January 23, 1996 Signup and view all the answers

Is Java an acronym?

No Signup and view all the answers

Which magazine called Java one of the Ten Best Products of 1995?

Time magazine Signup and view all the answers

What is the current stable release of Java?

Java SE 10 Signup and view all the answers

In which year was Java SE 8 released?

2014 Signup and view all the answers

Why is Java considered a platform-independent language?

Java code is compiled into bytecode, which can be run on multiple platforms due to Write Once Run Anywhere (WORA) principle. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key reasons why Java is known for its security?

Java is known for its security due to the absence of explicit pointers and the ability to run programs inside a virtual machine sandbox. Signup and view all the answers

How does Classloader contribute to the security of Java programs?

Classloader in Java separates local classes from network-imported classes, enhancing security. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of Bytecode Verifier in Java security.

The Bytecode Verifier checks code fragments for illegal code that could violate object access rights. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Security Manager in Java contribute to enhancing security?

The Security Manager determines the resources a class can access, providing an additional layer of security. Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to Java's robustness according to the given text?

Java is robust due to its strong memory management capabilities. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Java considered robust?

Java provides automatic garbage collection, exception handling, and type checking mechanisms. Signup and view all the answers

What makes Java architecture-neutral?

Java is architecture neutral because it does not have implementation-dependent features like fixed sizes for primitive types. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the portability of Java.

Java bytecode can be carried to any platform without requiring any implementation. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Java considered high-performance?

Java bytecode is faster than traditional interpreted languages and is 'close' to native code. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Java considered slower than compiled languages?

Java is an interpreted language, which makes it slower than compiled languages like C and C++. Signup and view all the answers

How does Java support distributed applications?

Java facilitates the creation of distributed applications using technologies like RMI and EJB. Signup and view all the answers