QUIZ 1.1 Introduction to Java: History and Program Structure

Sun Microsystems

Java was originally developed by which company?

James Gosling

Which computer scientist is widely recognized for creating the Java programming language?

Green Team

Which group of developers worked together to create Java?

Oak

Before it was called Java, what was its original name?

Another company already owned the name.

Why was the name Oak changed to Java?

Interactive television devices

Java was first designed primarily for

Write Once, Run Anywhere

Which phrase best describes one of Java's greatest advantages?

Oracle

Which company became the owner of Java after acquiring Sun Microsystems?

class

Which keyword is used to define a class in Java?

main()

Which method serves as the entry point of every Java application?

System.out.println()

What statement correctly displays text on the screen?

Semicolon (;)

What punctuation mark is used to end most Java statements?

public class Student {

What line correctly declares a Java class named Student?

HelloWorld

In the statement below, which part represents the class name?public class HelloWorld

It is where program execution begins

What is the purpose of the main() method?

A block of code that performs a specific task

Describes a method in Java?

1995

Java was officially released in

Platform-independent

Java was designed to be:

Bytecode

Java programs are converted into:

JVM

Which feature makes Java portable?

Class

Every Java program begins with:

public

Which keyword allows access from anywhere?

static

Which keyword means the method belongs to the class?

No return value

What does void indicate?

Prints and moves to the next line

What does println do?