Practice Buffer Classes - 21.2.2 | 21. Java I/O and NIO | Advanced Programming
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21.2.2 - Buffer Classes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a buffer in Java NIO?

💡 Hint: Think about how data is managed before it's processed.

Question 2 Easy

Name a type of buffer class in Java NIO.

💡 Hint: Consider various data types you know.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a buffer in Java NIO?

To hold data continuously
To temporarily store data for I/O operations
To permanently store data

💡 Hint: Think about how data is managed for efficiency.

Question 2

True or False: ByteBuffer can only handle character data.

True
False

💡 Hint: Look at the different types of buffers.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a Java program that utilizes a ByteBuffer to read multiple byte values from a source and print them in reverse order. Discuss the buffer management you implemented.

💡 Hint: Think about how you process the data.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare the use of a CharBuffer versus a ByteBuffer when reading from a text file that contains both text and binary data. Discuss the implications of using one over the other.

💡 Hint: Consider the data types being read.

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