Imagine developing a JavaFX application where UI responsiveness is critical. How might you ensure that long-running tasks (like database operations) do not freeze the UI?
- Disable the UI during long-running tasks and re-enable it after the task completes.
- Increase the JavaFX UI thread priority to give more resources to UI updates during long-running tasks.
- Use Java's Thread.sleep() method to pause the UI updates temporarily while the task runs.
- Use JavaFX Task and Platform.runLater() to run long tasks on background threads and update the UI on the JavaFX application thread.
In JavaFX, long-running tasks like database operations should be executed on background threads to avoid freezing the UI. The recommended approach is to use the Task class and Platform.runLater() to safely update the UI from background threads. The other options are not suitable for ensuring UI responsiveness during long tasks.
What is the primary difference between StringBuilder and StringBuffer classes in Java?
- StringBuffer is not synchronized, making it faster but not thread-safe.
- StringBuilder has more methods for manipulating strings.
- StringBuilder is immutable, while StringBuffer is mutable.
- StringBuilder is synchronized, making it thread-safe but potentially slower.
The primary difference is that StringBuilder is not synchronized, making it faster but not thread-safe, while StringBuffer is synchronized, making it thread-safe but potentially slower. Immutable means unchangeable, which is not true for either class.
Which access modifier allows a member to be accessed from within its own class only?
- default (no modifier)
- private
- protected
- public
In Java, the private access modifier restricts access to the member to within the same class only. It is used to encapsulate the implementation details and hide them from external classes. The other options allow varying degrees of access to the member from outside the class.
Which interface or class should a class use or extend to create a new thread in Java?
- Executor
- Runnable
- Thread
- java.lang
In Java, to create a new thread, a class should implement the Runnable interface. The Runnable interface defines a single abstract method, run(), which should be overridden to provide the code that the new thread will execute. The other options are not used for directly creating a new thread.
What is the impact of using PrintWriter in file handling without automatic line flushing?
- It buffers data and may not immediately write it to the file.
- It ensures efficient memory usage and high-speed writing to the file.
- It has no impact on file handling.
- It throws an error if used without automatic line flushing.
PrintWriter in Java buffers data by default, which means it doesn't immediately write to the file. Without automatic line flushing, you must manually flush the buffer (using flush()), or it may not write data until the buffer is full or the program exits. This buffering can improve performance but may lead to unexpected behavior if you forget to flush.
Which of the following reference data types is used for storing a single character?
- Character
- Integer
- String
- char
The reference data type Character is used for storing a single character in Java. It is different from the primitive data type char, which also stores a single character but is not a reference data type. String is used to store sequences of characters, and Integer is for integer values.
Deadlocks involving synchronized methods or blocks can potentially be resolved by ________.
- using fewer threads
- using more synchronization
- using more threads
- using thread priority
Deadlocks occur when two or more threads are blocked, each waiting for a resource that the other holds. To resolve deadlocks involving synchronized methods or blocks, one approach is to use fewer threads or to minimize the usage of synchronized sections to reduce the chances of threads waiting indefinitely, thereby avoiding ________.
Can an interface contain static methods in Java?
- No
- Only if it doesn't have any abstract methods.
- Only if it doesn't have any default methods.
- Yes
Yes, Java allows interfaces to contain static methods, introduced in Java 8. Static methods in interfaces can be called without creating an instance of the interface and are often used for utility functions or factory methods.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a lambda expression in Java?
- It can capture local variables.
- It can have multiple methods.
- It is a data type.
- It is an anonymous inner class.
A key characteristic of a lambda expression in Java is that it can capture local variables from its enclosing scope. This allows lambda expressions to use values from the surrounding context, making them useful for creating concise and expressive code.
Which method is used to display a stage in JavaFX?
- displayStage()
- openStage()
- primaryStage()
- showStage()
In JavaFX, the show() method is used to display a stage. When you create a JavaFX application, you typically create a Stage object and use its show() method to make it visible. The other options are not valid methods for displaying a stage.