14. Multithreading and Concurrency

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define a thread in the context of programming.

   Hint

   Think about how tasks are managed in programming.

2. 2.

   What are the two primary ways to create a thread in Java?

   Hint

   Recall the structure of the two methods.

3. 3.

   What is a primary benefit of using multithreading in applications?

   • A. Simplicity
   • B. Improved responsiveness
   • C. Reduced memory usage

   Hint

   Think about user experience.

4. 4.

   True or False: In Java, a thread can run in a Blocked state when waiting for a resource.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Concentrate on thread states.

5. 5.

   Illustrate a database application using Threads, and describe how you would implement thread safety and synchronization.

   Hint

   Consider situations where multiple threads access shared database resources.

6. 6.

   Design a multithreaded application for processing orders in a shop. Discuss how you would manage threads and avoid deadlocks.

   Hint

   Think about the order of operations when multiple threads are involved.