Programming Principles II: Generics

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What is the primary concern with the initial implementation of the GeneralClass?

It is not thread-safe.

It does not support multi-threading.

It is not compatible with older Java versions.

It does not provide type safety. (correct)

What is the purpose of type parameters in generics?

To improve performance.

To provide compile-time type checking. (correct)

To reduce code readability.

To provide runtime type checking.

What is the convention for naming type parameters in generics?

Using lowercase letters.

Using a descriptive word.

Using a single uppercase letter. (correct)

Using uppercase letters.

What is the benefit of using generics in collections?

It provides type safety. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the initial and generic implementations of the GeneralClass?

The generic implementation provides type safety. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of compile-time checking in generics?

To catch type-related errors early on. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using generics in Java?

To provide type safety at compile-time Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a primitive value is assigned to a generic type in Java?

It is automatically converted to the corresponding wrapper class Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using the diamond operator in Java 7 and later?

It enables the compiler to infer type arguments Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of using a raw type in Java, like GeneralClass gc = new GeneralClass();?

It may lead to ClassCastException at runtime Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of type parameters in Java generics?

To specify the type of the object being created Signup and view all the answers

What is the convention for naming type parameters in Java generics?

They should be descriptive, like 'T' for Type Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using generics in terms of type safety?

It catches type inconsistencies during compilation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing a type parameter in generics?

To inform the compiler to restrict the type of entry Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to follow the convention of using single, uppercase letters for type parameter names?

It helps to distinguish type variables from class or interface names Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using generics in the Java Collections API?

It provides type safety and prevents errors at runtime Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'E' type parameter in the Java Collections Framework?

It represents the Element type Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of attempting to add an incorrect type to a generics-based collection at compile-time?

A compile-time error is thrown Signup and view all the answers