Understanding System.out.println in Java

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What Java keyword is used to declare a class in the Example_1 program?

class (correct)
void
public
static

Which of the following correctly describes what System.out.println does in Java?

Assigns a value to a variable.
Performs mathematical calculations.
Displays text in the command window. (correct)
Reads user input from the command window.

What is the purpose of the argument 'My Simple Java Program' in the System.out.println method?

It specifies the font size for the displayed text.
It defines the content to be displayed in the command window. (correct)
It determines the text color in the command window.
It indicates the position on the screen where the text will appear.

What does the statement 'When System.out.println completes its task, it positions the output cursor at the beginning of the next line' indicate about the behavior of System.out.println?

It moves the cursor to the beginning of a new line. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a Java program is referred to as a statement?

A complete instruction that performs an action. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'public static void main(String[] args)' in a Java application?

It defines the main function that serves as an entry point for execution. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the backslash (") represent in Java when used in a string?

An escape character (D) Signup and view all the answers

In Java, what does the escape sequence \n represent?

A newline character (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the System.out.println method in Java?

To display text on the screen and move to a new line (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the print method differ from the println method in Java?

print moves to a new line after displaying text, while println does not (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the output cursor position after using the println method in Java?

It moves to the beginning of the next line (A) Signup and view all the answers

When using System.out.println in Java, how can you print text on multiple lines with a single statement?

By using escape sequences like \n for new lines (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inserting comments in a Java program?

To improve the program's readability and document the code (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Java handle blank spaces in a program?

The compiler ignores blank spaces as they are considered whitespace (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to run a Java program using the Java application launcher?

Passing the class name as a command-line argument (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Java, what symbol is used to mark the beginning of a comment?

// (A) Signup and view all the answers

What part of a Java program must start with a call to 'main()'?

The method that contains the main logic (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which element is essential in every Java program that a programmer defines?

'public static void main(String[] args)' declaration (D) Signup and view all the answers