Practice Closing The Scanner (10.5) - Input/Output in Java - ICSE 10 Computer Applications
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Closing the Scanner

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What method is used to close a Scanner in Java?

💡 Hint: Remember the method used to free resources.

Question 2 Easy

True or False: You should close your Scanner after you are done using it.

💡 Hint: Think about resource management.

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Question 1

What command is used to close a Scanner object?

sc.stop();
sc.quit();
sc.close();

💡 Hint: Think about the method that frees up resources.

Question 2

True or False: It’s only necessary to close the Scanner if it was declared in a method.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of maintaining good resource management.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a Java application with multiple input scans and demonstrate the problem caused by not closing the Scanner appropriately.

💡 Hint: Think about how resources accumulate without closure.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a strategy to ensure Scanner objects are always closed properly in a multi-method application.

💡 Hint: Consider automated management techniques.

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