Practice GC Phases - 28.5.3 | 28. JVM Internals and Performance Tuning | Advanced Programming
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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of the Mark phase in garbage collection?

💡 Hint: Think about what determines if an object can be collected.

Question 2

Easy

Name one action that occurs during the Sweep phase.

💡 Hint: What happens to objects that are not in use?

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Question 1

What does the Mark phase do?

  • Reclaims unmarked objects
  • Identifies reachable objects
  • Rearranges live objects

💡 Hint: Consider the initial step in managing memory.

Question 2

Is the Sweep phase concerned with reclaiming memory from marked objects?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what 'sweep' implies in this context.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the consequences of skipping the Compact phase after the Sweep phase in a high-load application. What issues could arise?

💡 Hint: Think about how fragmentation might affect the availability of memory.

Question 2

Create a scenario where the GC phases would interact to prevent a memory leak. Explain.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the lifecycle of frequently created objects.

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