10.1 - JVM Architecture Overview
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Practice Questions
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What does JVM stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what the 'J' in JVM represents.
Name one component of the JVM.
💡 Hint: Recall the main parts of the JVM we discussed.
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What is the primary function of the JVM?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to Java code after it's compiled.
True or False: The JVM automatically manages memory through garbage collection.
💡 Hint: Think about how Java handles memory management.
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Imagine a scenario where a Java application is experiencing high memory consumption. Explain how the JVM's garbage collector addresses this issue and discuss the methods it employs to optimize memory usage.
💡 Hint: Think about the phases of garbage collection: mark, sweep, and compact.
Discuss how the presence of both an interpreter and JIT compiler in the Execution Engine affects application performance during the startup and execution phases of a Java application.
💡 Hint: Consider why immediate execution is beneficial and how long-term optimization occurs.
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