Practice Parallel Garbage Collector (Throughput GC) - 9.5.2 | 9. Memory Management and Garbage Collection | Advance Programming In Java
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9.5.2 - Parallel Garbage Collector (Throughput GC)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the Parallel Garbage Collector in Java?

💡 Hint: Think about how multithreading can enhance performance.

Question 2

Easy

Which JVM option do you use to enable the Parallel Garbage Collector?

💡 Hint: Look for a command relating to enabling a specific collector.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of using the Parallel Garbage Collector?

  • Single-threaded execution
  • Improved throughput
  • Greater memory leaks

💡 Hint: Think about what throughput means in the context of performance.

Question 2

True or False: The Parallel Garbage Collector is best suited for applications with a low memory footprint.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the applications' performance requirements.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a Java application scenario where using the Parallel Garbage Collector would both benefit and potentially hinder performance. Discuss the characteristics of the application.

💡 Hint: Identify what application types typically experience high loads.

Question 2

Compare the memory management performance of an application using the Parallel GC versus one using the Serial GC under heavy load conditions. Analyze the differences.

💡 Hint: Consider both garbage collection duration and application response times.

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