Practice Memory Leaks in Java - 9.8 | 9. Memory Management and Garbage Collection | Advance Programming In Java
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Question 1

Easy

What is a memory leak?

💡 Hint: Think about memory that can't be reclaimed.

Question 2

Easy

Name one common cause of memory leaks in Java.

💡 Hint: Consider how static variables behave.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a memory leak in Java?

  • A situation where memory is reclaimed immediately.
  • A scenario where memory usage increases without any object references.
  • A state where memory that is no longer used cannot be reclaimed due to lingering references.

💡 Hint: Think about why the GC would fail to reclaim memory.

Question 2

True or False: WeakReference objects can be garbage collected if no strong references to them exist.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose and characteristics of WeakReferences.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a Java application that uses a static list and ensure it safely manages memory without leaks.

💡 Hint: Consider when to clear the list for effective memory management.

Question 2

Describe a scenario in which listeners cause memory leaks, and propose a coding solution to prevent this.

💡 Hint: Think about lifecycle events in your application.

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