Practice Volatile Variables - 20.4.2 | 20. Java Memory Model and Thread Safety | Advance Programming In Java
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a volatile variable?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how threads see changes to a variable.

Question 2

Easy

Can you declare a compound operation on a volatile variable?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the nature of compound operations.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of the volatile keyword in Java?

  • To guarantee atomicity
  • To ensure visibility across threads
  • To enhance performance

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember its role in thread safety.

Question 2

True or False: A volatile variable can be used for compound operations.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the meaning of atomicity.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Write a simple Java program utilizing a volatile variable to manage the stop condition of a thread. Explain potential issues if a normal variable were used instead.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how visibility works with both variable types.

Question 2

Explain why you can’t use a volatile variable for incrementing a counter. Provide a real-world analogy to illustrate your point.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how simultaneous actions affect outcomes.

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