Using Scanner Methods to Read Data

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What is the purpose of importing 'java.util.Scanner' in Java?

  • To define the standard input stream
  • To create a Scanner object
  • To provide data validation capabilities
  • To permit the usage of Scanner class methods (correct)

Why is it advised to only create one Scanner object for each program?

  • To prevent memory leaks (correct)
  • To ensure efficient input handling
  • To avoid issues with data type conversion
  • To improve error handling when using Scanner

In Java, what does 'System.in' represent when using a Scanner?

  • The terminal (correct)
  • The command line arguments
  • The standard output stream
  • The current directory

What is a common pitfall when working with Scanner in Java?

<p>Ignoring exception handling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a developer handle errors when using Scanner in Java?

<p>By implementing try-catch blocks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a developer be cautious about to avoid issues when creating a Scanner object in Java?

<p>The type of stream being used (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method would you use in Java to read a single line of text using Scanner?

<p>nextLine() (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Java, which method reads a single boolean value input using Scanner?

<p>nextBoolean() (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When reading an integer input using Scanner in Java, which method should you use?

<p>nextInt() (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be the outcome of running the code provided in the text above?

<p>&quot;5.2,Hello,World&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method in Java's Scanner class can lead to issues if not handled carefully due to how it reads data?

<p>nextLine() (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Java, what is a common pitfall when reading input with the Scanner class?

<p>Skipping input without processing it (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common pitfall when using the nextXXX methods of the Scanner class in Java?

<p>Automatic downcasting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method should be used to read a double value from the user input using a Scanner object?

<p>nextDouble() (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the input provided by the user does not match the data type expected by the code when using a Scanner?

<p>Runtime error (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the Scanner class in Java handle invalid input data?

<p>.nextLine() method (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Scanner method is susceptible to causing an error if data types are not carefully managed?

<p>.nextFloat() (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Java, what should be done after reading a float using a Scanner object to ensure correct data type conversion?

<p>Clear the input buffer using nextLine() (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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