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?

    <p>It moves the cursor to the beginning of a new line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A complete instruction that performs an action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It defines the main function that serves as an entry point for execution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>An escape character</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A newline character</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To display text on the screen and move to a new line</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>print moves to a new line after displaying text, while println does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It moves to the beginning of the next line</p> 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?

    <p>By using escape sequences like \n for new lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To improve the program's readability and document the code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Java handle blank spaces in a program?

    <p>The compiler ignores blank spaces as they are considered whitespace</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Passing the class name as a command-line argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>//</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The method that contains the main logic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'public static void main(String[] args)' declaration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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