Practice Creating Threads in Java - 14.3 | 14. Multithreading and Concurrency | Advanced Programming
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14.3 - Creating Threads in Java

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the method called that must be overridden when creating a thread by extending the Thread class?

💡 Hint: Think about where the thread's action is defined.

Question 2

Easy

Which interface must a class implement to create a thread using the Runnable approach?

💡 Hint: Focus on the method that needs to be defined.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What method is called to start a thread in Java?

  • run()
  • execute()
  • start()

💡 Hint: Recall the terminology associated with thread execution.

Question 2

True or False: You can directly invoke the run() method to start a thread.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of direct method calls vs. thread initiation.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a class that implements the Runnable interface, then write a program that creates three threads to print numbers from 1 to 5.

💡 Hint: Consider how many threads you are spawning and how they share the same implementation.

Question 2

Discuss the trade-offs of using the Thread class versus the Runnable interface when designing a multi-threaded application.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how each design pattern can impact the scalability and maintainability of your code.

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