14.4 - Thread Methods
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Practice Questions
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What does the start() method do?
💡 Hint: Think about how a thread is initiated.
What is the purpose of the sleep(ms) method?
💡 Hint: Consider why we need to pause threads.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What method is used to start a thread?
💡 Hint: This is the entry point for the thread's execution.
True or False: The sleep() method can take parameters to specify the duration.
💡 Hint: Think of how you would set a timer.
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Design a simple multithreaded program that uses all discussed thread methods (start(), sleep(), join(), yield(), interrupt()). Explain how they work together.
💡 Hint: Consider a case where tasks have different priorities and pause points.
Create a scenario where a thread might need to be interrupted in a long-running process and show how you would implement that.
💡 Hint: Think about user-friendly applications that require responsiveness.
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