28.7.1 - Heap Tuning
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Practice Questions
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What flag is used to set the initial heap size in JVM?
💡 Hint: Think about the starting point of the heap.
What does the -Xmx flag indicate?
💡 Hint: Recall what the maximum limit of something means.
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What is the purpose of -Xms in JVM tuning?
💡 Hint: Remember the starting point concept.
True or False: A higher Survivor space allocation can reduce garbage collection times.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance of allocation and collection times.
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Given an application that frequently encounters OutOfMemoryErrors, how would you approach tuning the JVM heap settings to resolve this issue?
💡 Hint: Understand the application workload and tailor your settings accordingly.
An application has a mixed workload but results in long garbage collection pauses. How might you adjust your Eden and Survivor space configurations?
💡 Hint: It’s about finding the right balance in memory distribution.
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