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What is the role of the Java compiler in the translation process?
What is the role of the Java compiler in the translation process?
- Compiles machine code for rapid execution
- Executes Java programs on the Java Virtual Machine
- Translates Java source code into bytecode (correct)
- Transforms Java bytecode into machine code directly
Why does Java have higher portability compared to C/C++?
Why does Java have higher portability compared to C/C++?
- Java programs can run on any CPU without re-compilation (correct)
- Java requires no interpretation after compilation
- Java is compiled directly into machine language
- Java bytecode is designed for a specific type of CPU
Which step is NOT part of the general problem-solving process in programming?
Which step is NOT part of the general problem-solving process in programming?
- Validate the algorithm against multiple languages (correct)
- Implement the solution
- Understand the problem
- Design a solution
What is pseudocode primarily used for?
What is pseudocode primarily used for?
What is the main difference between a program and an algorithm?
What is the main difference between a program and an algorithm?
Which naming convention should be used for class names in Java?
Which naming convention should be used for class names in Java?
What is the correct way to name a constant in Java?
What is the correct way to name a constant in Java?
Which of the following identifiers is valid in Java?
Which of the following identifiers is valid in Java?
What should be avoided when naming variables to prevent confusion?
What should be avoided when naming variables to prevent confusion?
Which of the following is a reserved word in Java?
Which of the following is a reserved word in Java?
Which of the following identifications correctly demonstrates bad indentation?
Which of the following identifications correctly demonstrates bad indentation?
What does Java's case sensitivity mean for identifier names?
What does Java's case sensitivity mean for identifier names?
Which statement about white space in programming is true?
Which statement about white space in programming is true?
Which of the following data types can represent a character in Java?
Which of the following data types can represent a character in Java?
What is the main difference between 'byte' and 'double' data types?
What is the main difference between 'byte' and 'double' data types?
In the example program, what is the output of the second print statement?
In the example program, what is the output of the second print statement?
Which of the following is true regarding floating-point numbers in Java?
Which of the following is true regarding floating-point numbers in Java?
What would be the output of the line: System.out.println("A quote by Abraham Lincoln:");?
What would be the output of the line: System.out.println("A quote by Abraham Lincoln:");?
Which primitive data type would you use for a variable that needs to store true or false values?
Which primitive data type would you use for a variable that needs to store true or false values?
How many primitive data types are there in Java?
How many primitive data types are there in Java?
Which of the following best describes the 'long' data type?
Which of the following best describes the 'long' data type?
What will be printed to the console when the code outputs the number of sides in a dodecagon?
What will be printed to the console when the code outputs the number of sides in a dodecagon?
Which of the following statements correctly defines a declaration in Java?
Which of the following statements correctly defines a declaration in Java?
What is the result of the expression 10 / 8 in Java when using integer division?
What is the result of the expression 10 / 8 in Java when using integer division?
What will the remainder be for the expression 8 % 12?
What will the remainder be for the expression 8 % 12?
Which of the following statements will successfully swap the values of two variables x and y, where int x = 10 and int y = 20?
Which of the following statements will successfully swap the values of two variables x and y, where int x = 10 and int y = 20?
How many sides does a heptagon have as described in the code?
How many sides does a heptagon have as described in the code?
What does the division operator (/) return when applied to two integers in Java?
What does the division operator (/) return when applied to two integers in Java?
Which statement is NOT correct regarding the equality relation in mathematics compared to Java?
Which statement is NOT correct regarding the equality relation in mathematics compared to Java?
What is the correct way to read two integers using the Scanner class?
What is the correct way to read two integers using the Scanner class?
What will be displayed if the user enters 5 and 10?
What will be displayed if the user enters 5 and 10?
Why is it important to close a Scanner object?
Why is it important to close a Scanner object?
Which operator is used for assignment in Java?
Which operator is used for assignment in Java?
What does the Scanner method nextDouble() accomplish?
What does the Scanner method nextDouble() accomplish?
What would happen if the user enters '5.5 a' when asked to enter two numbers with decimal points?
What would happen if the user enters '5.5 a' when asked to enter two numbers with decimal points?
What is the effect of assigning a new value to a variable in Java?
What is the effect of assigning a new value to a variable in Java?
What is the purpose of using the statement Scanner scannerObject = new Scanner(System.in);
?
What is the purpose of using the statement Scanner scannerObject = new Scanner(System.in);
?
What is the result of the expression $1.0 * 2 / 4$?
What is the result of the expression $1.0 * 2 / 4$?
What happens during a narrowing conversion in programming?
What happens during a narrowing conversion in programming?
Which statement about widening conversion is accurate?
Which statement about widening conversion is accurate?
What does casting in programming allow a programmer to do?
What does casting in programming allow a programmer to do?
Which of the following assignments would cause a compilation error due to narrowing conversion?
Which of the following assignments would cause a compilation error due to narrowing conversion?
In the statement 'b3 = b1 + b2;', which type can variable b3 correctly hold?
In the statement 'b3 = b1 + b2;', which type can variable b3 correctly hold?
Which assignment is valid considering type conversion rules?
Which assignment is valid considering type conversion rules?
Why can floating point types and integral types be used together in expressions?
Why can floating point types and integral types be used together in expressions?
Java bytecode is directly executable by the hardware without any translation.
Java bytecode is directly executable by the hardware without any translation.
A program written in Java can run on any computer without recompilation.
A program written in Java can run on any computer without recompilation.
An algorithm is a written program that must follow a strict syntax.
An algorithm is a written program that must follow a strict syntax.
The main function of the Java interpreter is to convert Java source code into machine code.
The main function of the Java interpreter is to convert Java source code into machine code.
In problem solving, the first step is to implement the solution before understanding the problem.
In problem solving, the first step is to implement the solution before understanding the problem.
A variable must be declared after it is used.
A variable must be declared after it is used.
An uninitialized variable is automatically assigned a default value.
An uninitialized variable is automatically assigned a default value.
It is beneficial to initialize variables explicitly for program clarity.
It is beneficial to initialize variables explicitly for program clarity.
Multiple variables can be declared in a single statement in Java using commas.
Multiple variables can be declared in a single statement in Java using commas.
The value of a variable in a program is determined at its declaration only.
The value of a variable in a program is determined at its declaration only.
A char in Java can store multiple characters at once.
A char in Java can store multiple characters at once.
Unicode character set can represent up to 65,536 possible characters.
Unicode character set can represent up to 65,536 possible characters.
ASCII is a larger character set than Unicode.
ASCII is a larger character set than Unicode.
In Java, boolean values can be represented by the words true, false, 0, and 1.
In Java, boolean values can be represented by the words true, false, 0, and 1.
Control characters in the ASCII character set include '
' and ' '.
Control characters in the ASCII character set include ' ' and ' '.
The Scanner class in Java is used to gather input from the console.
The Scanner class in Java is used to gather input from the console.
The expression to calculate the total number of peas is written as 'totalNumberOfPeas = numberOfPods + peasPerPod'.
The expression to calculate the total number of peas is written as 'totalNumberOfPeas = numberOfPods + peasPerPod'.
Closing the Scanner object is unnecessary in Java as it does not impact resource management.
Closing the Scanner object is unnecessary in Java as it does not impact resource management.
The method nextInt() can read both integers and decimal numbers from user input.
The method nextInt() can read both integers and decimal numbers from user input.
The output statement displaying the total number of peas is formatted as 'The total number of peas = totalNumberOfPeas'.
The output statement displaying the total number of peas is formatted as 'The total number of peas = totalNumberOfPeas'.
The method concat
is used to combine two strings in Java.
The method concat
is used to combine two strings in Java.
Using nextLine
after nextInt
requires an extra invocation to clear the buffer in Java.
Using nextLine
after nextInt
requires an extra invocation to clear the buffer in Java.
The replace
method in Java can only replace characters but not entire strings.
The replace
method in Java can only replace characters but not entire strings.
The substring
method returns a new string that contains a portion of the original string.
The substring
method returns a new string that contains a portion of the original string.
The Scanner
class is used to output data in Java.
The Scanner
class is used to output data in Java.
The method toUpperCase
modifies the original string in Java.
The method toUpperCase
modifies the original string in Java.
A string in Java can be initialized with new String()
or with double quotes.
A string in Java can be initialized with new String()
or with double quotes.
The command scannerObject.next()
reads an entire line of text from the input.
The command scannerObject.next()
reads an entire line of text from the input.
A constant in Java can hold multiple values during program execution.
A constant in Java can hold multiple values during program execution.
The final modifier is used to define a variable that can be changed later in a Java program.
The final modifier is used to define a variable that can be changed later in a Java program.
The System.out.println method advances to the next line after displaying its content.
The System.out.println method advances to the next line after displaying its content.
Using a backslash character is necessary to print a double quote character in Java.
Using a backslash character is necessary to print a double quote character in Java.
String literals in Java can be split across multiple lines without any issues.
String literals in Java can be split across multiple lines without any issues.
In Java, the + operator is used for both string concatenation and mathematical addition without any special requirements.
In Java, the + operator is used for both string concatenation and mathematical addition without any special requirements.
If two strings are concatenated using the + operator without parentheses, they are treated as a single string.
If two strings are concatenated using the + operator without parentheses, they are treated as a single string.
Escape sequences in Java can represent special characters but are considered as two separate characters.
Escape sequences in Java can represent special characters but are considered as two separate characters.
Flashcards
Java Bytecode
Java Bytecode
A machine language for a fictitious computer called the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).
Java Interpreter
Java Interpreter
Executes Java bytecode by translating it into machine code for the specific computer.
Algorithm
Algorithm
A step-by-step process for solving a problem, expressed in natural language.
Pseudocode
Pseudocode
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Program
Program
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Identifier
Identifier
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Reserved Words
Reserved Words
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Case Sensitivity
Case Sensitivity
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Predefined Identifiers
Predefined Identifiers
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Good Indentation
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Bad Indentation
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Whitespace
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Consistent Indentation
Consistent Indentation
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Scanner class
Scanner class
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Scanner object
Scanner object
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nextInt()
nextInt()
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nextDouble()
nextDouble()
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close()
close()
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Assignment operator
Assignment operator
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Expression
Expression
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Variable = Expression
Variable = Expression
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Java Primitive Data Types
Java Primitive Data Types
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Integer Types in Java
Integer Types in Java
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Floating-Point Types in Java
Floating-Point Types in Java
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Byte in Java
Byte in Java
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Short in Java
Short in Java
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Int in Java
Int in Java
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Long in Java
Long in Java
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Float in Java
Float in Java
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Double in Java
Double in Java
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Char in Java
Char in Java
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Boolean in Java
Boolean in Java
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Round-Off Errors with Floating-Point Numbers
Round-Off Errors with Floating-Point Numbers
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Declaration with Initialization
Declaration with Initialization
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Assignment Statement
Assignment Statement
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Swap Variables
Swap Variables
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Expression in Java
Expression in Java
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Arithmetic Operators
Arithmetic Operators
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Integer Division
Integer Division
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Real Division
Real Division
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Remainder Operator (%)
Remainder Operator (%)
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Widening Conversion
Widening Conversion
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Narrowing Conversion
Narrowing Conversion
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Casting
Casting
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Valid Casting?
Valid Casting?
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Data Type Compatibility
Data Type Compatibility
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Possible Data Loss
Possible Data Loss
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Arithmetic Operations & Data Types
Arithmetic Operations & Data Types
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Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
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Why does Java need bytecode?
Why does Java need bytecode?
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What is a program?
What is a program?
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Problem Solving Steps
Problem Solving Steps
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Character Data Type
Character Data Type
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Unicode Character Set
Unicode Character Set
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ASCII Character Set
ASCII Character Set
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Boolean Data Type
Boolean Data Type
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Variable
Variable
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Variable Declaration
Variable Declaration
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Data Type
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Variable Initialization
Variable Initialization
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Why Initialize Variables?
Why Initialize Variables?
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Variable Assignment
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Constant
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System.out.print
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System.out.println
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Concatenation with +
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Escape Sequence
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Double Quote Escape
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Output with Variables
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Multiple Output with +
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keyboard.close()
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String Concatenation
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String to Uppercase
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String Replacement
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String Substring
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Garbage Value
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Study Notes
COMP 248: Object Oriented Programming I
- Course overview: COMP 248 is an introductory object-oriented programming course.
Chapter 1: A First Program
- Programming: Humans communicate in natural language (complex syntax, semantic ambiguity) whereas machines use binary code (simple syntax, no ambiguity).
- Programming languages: Restricted vocabularies and syntax, aim to eliminate ambiguity. Often use compilers and interpreters to translate code.
- Java language: Created by Sun Microsystems (1991), originally for home appliances, introduced in 1995, object-oriented programming (OOP).
- Java program: Written using a class structure. One or more methods can be contained. The
main
method is the program's starting point. Example: A small Java program may demonstrate the basic structure of a Java application, including thepublic class
declaration and amain
method.
Compilers
- Compilers translate source code into machine language.
- Different CPU types use different machine languages.
- Compiled programs are typically not portable across different platforms (need recompilation).
- Java is an exception: it uses bytecode, a platform-independent intermediate language.
- A compiler translates source code into a platform-independent intermediate language called bytecode.
Java Translation
- Java compiler: Translates Java source code into bytecode (machine language for the Java Virtual Machine).
- Java Virtual Machine (JVM): A fictitious computer that executes Java bytecode.
- Java interpreter: Converts bytecode to machine code for execution on the specific computer's CPU.
- Source code is compiled to bytecode, which is then executed by the interpreter (JVM) on any machine
Definitions
- Algorithm: A step-by-step process for solving a problem (expressed in natural language).
- Pseudocode: A more formal representation of an algorithm using code-like syntax but not a specific programming language.
- Program: An algorithm expressed in a programming language (follows a specific syntax).
Problem Solving
- Purpose of writing a program: To solve a problem.
- Steps for problem solving: Understand the problem, design a solution (algorithm), implement the solution (write the program), test the program and fix problems.
Java Program Structure
- Structure: One or more classes.
- Class: A collection of actions.
- Methods: Individual actions within a class. Contains statements/instructions.
main
method: Every Java program must have amain
method. This is the starting point.
Syntax and Semantics
- Syntax rules: Define how to structure the symbols, identifiers, and reserved words of the programming language
- Semantics: Define the meaning of statements in a language.
Types of Errors
- Compile-time (syntax) errors: Found by compiler, prevent program execution.
- Run-time errors: Occur during program execution, cause abnormal termination.
- Logical (semantic) errors: Errors in the algorithm; program runs, but produces incorrect results. Debugging is used to find and fix these.
Basic Program Development
- Steps: Edit and save program, compile program, execute program, evaluate results.
Development Environments
- Basic compiler and interpreter (ex: Sun Java Development Kit (JDK)).
- Integrated Development Environments (IDEs): Eclipse, JCreator, Borland JBuilder, Microsoft Visual J++.
Chapter 1 & 2: Java Fundamentals & Console Input
- Topics: Comments, Identifiers, Indentation, Primitive Types, Variables, Output, Numerical Console Input
Comments
- Inline documentation to describe purpose and steps.
- Three types (forms): Single line (
//
), multi-line (/* */
), and javadoc (/** */
).
Identifiers
- Naming convention for variables, classes, methods, etc.
- Can use letters, digits, underscore (_), and dollar sign ($). Cannot start with a digit, contain blanks, or be a reserved keyword. Significant names!
Indentation
- White space used to separate code components in programs and improve readability.
Primitive Types
- Include numerical types (integers, floating-point numbers), characters, and booleans.
Variables
- Names for memory locations to store data (must be declared).
Variables Initialization
- Variables can be initialized in declarations (with default values by default). Explicit initialization is good practice.
Constants
- Similar to variables, but their values cannot change. Use the
final
modifier.
Output
- Using
System.out.print
andSystem.out.println
to display outputs. - Escape sequences to deal with special characters (e.g., double quotes). Example escape sequence
\n
for new line.
Numeric Console Input
- Using the
Scanner
class to get input from the user. Example:Scanner keyboard = new Scanner(System.in);
Assignment Operators
- Using
=
to assign values. - Several shorthand operators exist (
+=
,-=
,*=
etc). Shorthand operators combine an operation and assignment in a single step.
Arithmetic Expressions
- Operators for arithmetic operations (
+
,-
,*
,/
,%
). - Precedence rules dictate the order of operations (parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction). Associativity rules provide when operators of equal precedence are encountered.
Assignment Compatibility
- Rules for assigning values of different types (e.g., integers to doubles). Wider type variables can accommodate narrower types.
Casting
- Explicit conversion from one data type to another type (e.g.(int)) .
Strings
- Strings are objects (not primitive types).
- Use double quotation marks to define a string.
- String methods to manipulate strings are provided with the String class.
- String objects are immutable.
String Indexes
- String indexes start counting at 0.
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