23.4 - Synchronization in Java
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Practice Questions
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What does the synchronized keyword do in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps with multiple threads using the same resource.
What is an intrinsic lock?
💡 Hint: Consider how each object is treated in a concurrent environment.
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What is the effect of the synchronized keyword in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about thread safety when multiple threads are calling the same method.
True or False: Every object in Java has an intrinsic lock.
💡 Hint: Recall how synchronization is implemented in Java.
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Create a Java program that simulates a scenario where multiple threads attempt to modify a shared counter variable without synchronization. Show the results and explain the resultant behavior.
💡 Hint: Focus on how threads access the same variable simultaneously.
Discuss how the use of synchronized can lead to performance bottlenecks in large-scale applications. Provide a hypothetical scenario where this might occur.
💡 Hint: Consider high-traffic situations and the load involved.
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