Practice Thread Pools - 1.1.8 | 1. Multithreading and Concurrency | Advance Programming In Java
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a thread pool?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how threads can be reused for different tasks.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of using thread pools.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the cost associated with creating many threads.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of a thread pool?

  • To manage a group of threads
  • To create threads on demand
  • To eliminate threading completely

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how a group of performers might work together more efficiently.

Question 2

True or False: Callable tasks can return results while Runnable tasks cannot.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the difference between these two task types.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a Java program that uses a thread pool to download multiple files simultaneously, ensuring that the pool size matches the expected load of downloads.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how many downloads should be handled at once based on available bandwidth.

Question 2

Explain why thread pools might not be suitable for all situations, and give an example of a scenario where using individual threads might be better.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider situations where tasks vary drastically in their execution time.

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