11.2 - Input in Java
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary use of the Scanner class in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about what you would need to get data from a user.
Which method is used to read a full line of input from the Scanner?
💡 Hint: This method is used when the entire input is needed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What class is primarily used for obtaining user input in Java?
💡 Hint: This class 'scans' the input.
True or False: The method nextInt() in the Scanner class is used to read a line of text.
💡 Hint: NextInt is specific to integers.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a fully functional program using the Scanner class that repeatedly asks the user for their favorite numbers until they enter 0, and then prints out the total count of numbers entered.
💡 Hint: Remember to check for 0 as a stopping condition.
Explain how you would enhance a program that collects user input to validate that the input is a non-empty string using the Scanner class. What changes would you make?
💡 Hint: Use a loop to keep asking until valid input is received.
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