14.11.2. Advantages

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the main advantage of using thread pools?

   Hint

   Think about resource management.

2. 2.

   What does 'latency' refer to in the context of threading?

   Hint

   Consider time delays experienced in operations.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of using a thread pool?

   • Reduce latency
   • Improve thread management
   • Both A and B

   Hint

   Think about the advantages listed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Executors can create new threads every time a task is submitted.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall what thread pools do.

5. 5.

   Design a simple Java program that implements a thread pool for processing customer requests in a web application. Discuss the expected advantages.

   Hint

   Consider how many tasks might be submitted simultaneously.

6. 6.

   Critically analyze a scenario where using multiple types of thread pools in a single application could enhance performance and scalability.

   Hint

   Think about the nature of tasks you're dealing with.