Java Deadlocks and Synchronization

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Question 1

What is the key difference between the volatile keyword and the synchronized keyword in Java?

  • volatile can be used for blocking threads, while synchronized cannot

  • volatile ensures visibility of variables across threads, while synchronized ensures mutual exclusion

  • volatile guarantees atomicity, while synchronized does not

  • volatile prevents deadlocks, while synchronized does not

Question 2

What is the primary role of the synchronized keyword in Java?

  • To guarantee that the method is executed by a single thread


  • To pause threads for a set period

  • To ensure that multiple threads are executed simultaneously

  • To prevent thread starvation

Question 3

What is the purpose of the ReentrantLock in Java?

  • It provides an atomic way of accessing a shared resource

  • It supports interruptible lock acquisition

  • It uses volatile variables to prevent race conditions

  • It synchronizes method calls automatically

Question 4

In the following code, which concept is demonstrated in the context of synchronization?

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class Geeks {  private int counter = 0;  public synchronized void increment() {  counter++;  }  public synchronized int getCounter() {  return counter;  } } 


  • Use of Atomic class


  • Local framework synchronization

  • Synchronization on a method level

  • Usage of volatile keyword

Question 5

Which of the following describes a deadlock situation in Java multithreading?

  • When threads are not given enough CPU time

  • When two threads are blocked forever, each waiting for the other

  • When one thread keeps waiting for user input

  • When threads stop responding to external signals

Question 6

What is a potential consequence of a deadlock in Java?

  • Threads wait indefinitely and do not proceed with execution

  • Threads run faster than usual

  • Threads can execute without interruption

  • Threads are killed automatically

Question 7

Which of the following can prevent a deadlock situation in multithreaded programming?

  • Allowing only one thread to execute at a time

  • Using lock ordering to acquire resources

  • Synchronizing all threads in the program

  • None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a situation that can cause a deadlock in Java?



  • Thread 1 holds Lock A and is waiting for Lock B, while Thread 2 holds Lock B and is waiting for Lock A

  • Two threads are accessing the same resource at different times

  • One thread has completed execution, and the other is waiting for its result

  • Threads are executed in a random order

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