28.5 - Garbage Collection (GC)
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Practice Questions
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What is Garbage Collection in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about how Java handles memory automatically.
What are the two main generations in Garbage Collection?
💡 Hint: One is for new objects, while the other is for longer-lived objects.
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Which generation in Java garbage collection is primarily for new objects?
💡 Hint: Consider where freshly created objects go.
True or False: The G1 garbage collector eliminates the need for tuning.
💡 Hint: Think about any collection method's adaptability.
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Given an application running on Java with high memory usage, describe how you would approach tuning its garbage collection settings.
💡 Hint: Look at both the performance and user experience aspects.
Explain the potential impact of using the Serial GC in a multi-threaded application.
💡 Hint: Think about how many threads are available and how they can be utilized.
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