Java Programming Language: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Beginners

Question 1

What is the correct syntax to declare a method named 'calculateArea' that takes two 'double' parameters and returns a 'double' value?

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double calculateArea(double length, double width);

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void calculateArea(double length, double width) { }

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calculateArea(length, width) => length * width;

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public calculateArea(double length, double width);

Question 2

Which access modifier is used to make a class member accessible to any class in the same project?

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public

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protected

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private

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default

Question 3

Which of the following is **not** an example of polymorphism in Java?

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Operator overriding

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Method overloading

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Method overriding

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Constructor overloading

Question 4

What is the output of the following Java code? 
System.out.println(5 + (2 * 3));

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11

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5

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15

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Compilation error

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'synchronized' block in Java?

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To ensure that only one thread can access a resource at a time

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To prevent multiple threads from executing the same code simultaneously

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To increase the performance of code

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To handle exceptions

Question 6

Explain the concept of polymorphism in Java and provide an example that demonstrates its implementation.

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Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to respond to the same method call in a manner specific to their class.

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Polymorphism is used to create dynamic arrays in Java.

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Polymorphism allows multiple classes to share the exact same method name, with no variation in behavior.

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Polymorphism is solely related to the inheritance mechanism in Java.

Question 7

What is the correct syntax to declare a variable named 'name' in Java and assign it the value "John"?

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String name = "John";

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int name = "John";

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var name = "John";

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char name = "John";

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a Java conditional statement?

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if

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while

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for

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break

Question 9

What is the purpose of using the 'private' access modifier in Java?

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To restrict access to a member within the same class

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To make a member accessible outside of the package

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To make a member accessible only to subclasses

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To prevent inheritance of a member

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a key concept of object-oriented programming?

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Global variables

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Encapsulation

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Inheritance

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Polymorphism

Question 11

What is the difference between a class and an object in Java?

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A class is a template or blueprint, while an object is an instance of that class

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An object is a template or blueprint, while a class is an instance of that object

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They are the same concept with different names

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A class represents a method, while an object represents a variable

Question 12

What is the purpose of using the 'super()' keyword in a constructor of a Java subclass?

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To invoke the constructor of the superclass

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To access private members of the superclass

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To override methods of the superclass

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To create a new instance of the superclass

Question 13

What is the difference between an exception and an error in Java?

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Exceptions are recoverable runtime errors, while errors are unrecoverable

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Errors are recoverable runtime errors, while exceptions are unrecoverable

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Exceptions are caused by programmer mistakes, while errors are caused by system failures

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Errors are caused by programmer mistakes, while exceptions are caused by system failures

Question 14

In Java, encapsulation refers to:

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Concealing data and methods from external access, regulated by access modifiers like 'private' and 'public'.

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Combining related data and methods into a single unit called a class.

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Prohibiting object modification after creation, using keywords like 'final' and 'static'.

Question 15

What is the main purpose of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in Java programming?

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To provide a runtime environment for executing Java bytecode, enabling platform independence.

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To convert Java source code into machine code for a specific operating system.

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To translate Java bytecode directly into machine code for better performance.

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To handle memory allocation and garbage collection in Java programs.

Question 16

What is the primary function of the 'main' method in a Java program?

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Serves as the program's starting point

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Handles user input exclusively

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Performs calculations only

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Declares and initializes variables

Question 17

What is the purpose of the 'this' keyword in Java?

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To refer to the current object

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To refer to the superclass

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To refer to the class itself

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To refer to the method being executed

Question 18

What is the role of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)?

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Both statements 1 and 2

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To compile Java source code into bytecode

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To execute Java bytecode

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To create Java objects

Question 19

In Java, what is the unique purpose of the 'finally' block compared to the 'try' and 'catch' blocks?

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The 'finally' block is always executed, regardless of whether an exception occurs in the 'try' block.

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The 'finally' block is used to handle exceptions that cannot be handled by the 'try' and 'catch' blocks.

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The 'finally' block can be used to catch exceptions that are thrown by the 'catch' block.

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The 'finally' block is used to define custom exception classes.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a primitive data type in Java?

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String

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int

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float

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boolean

Question 21

Which Java keyword is used to define a class?

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class

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define

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create

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object

Question 22

What is the default value of a boolean variable in Java?

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false

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true

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0

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null

Question 23

What is the purpose of the 'this' keyword in Java?

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To refer to the current class object

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To create a new instance of a class

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To access static members of the current class

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To specify the superclass of the current class

Question 24

Which Java access modifier allows a variable or method to be accessed within the same package?

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default

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public

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private

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protected

Question 25

What is the purpose of a try-catch block in Java?

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To handle exceptions that occur during the execution of a block of code.

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To prevent exceptions from occurring during the execution of a block of code.

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To debug errors that occur during the execution of a block of code.

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To wrap code that should be executed regardless of whether an exception occurs.

Question 26

Which Java library is used for input and output operations?

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java.io

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java.util

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java.lang

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java.net

Question 27

Which of these is a fundamental data structure in Java's Collections Framework?

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ArrayList

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HashMap

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LinkedList

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Array

Question 28

The primary purpose of the 'public static void main(String[] args)' method in Java is to:

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Serve as the entry point of the program.

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Create a new instance of the class.

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Define the core functionality of the program.

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Handle user input and output.

Question 29

Which of the following is considered a primitive data type in Java?

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boolean

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Array

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String

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Object

Question 30

'if-else' statements in Java primarily serve the purpose of:

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Executing code based on whether a condition is met or not.

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Iterating through a series of values.

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Creating new objects.

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Handling errors and exceptions.

Question 31

The fundamental distinction between a class and an object in Java is that:

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A class serves as a blueprint, while an object represents a specific instance of that blueprint.

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An object acts as a blueprint, while a class embodies a particular instance of that blueprint.

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There is no inherent difference between a class and an object.

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An object encompasses a collection of classes.

Question 32

In Java, the 'this' keyword primarily refers to:

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The object that is currently being acted upon.

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The class to which the current object belongs.

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The parent class of the current object.

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The main method of the program.

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT considered an access modifier in Java?

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friend

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public

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private

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protected

Question 34

The 'try-catch' block in Java is primarily utilized for:

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Handling errors and exceptions that may arise during program execution.

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Iterating through a set of values.

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Creating new objects.

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Executing code based on whether a condition is met or not.

Question 35

What is a primary advantage of using generics in Java programming?

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Enhanced type safety

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Improved code readability

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Optimized memory usage

Question 36

Which of the following is the correct syntax to declare a variable of type 'int' called 'age' in Java?

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int age;

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integer age;

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age = int;

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int.age;

Question 37

Which of the following is a primitive data type in Java?

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int

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num

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whole

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integer

Question 38

What is the main method in Java designed for?

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Serves as the entry point for the program execution

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Defines the main class

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Handles user input

Question 39

Which operator in Java performs logical OR operation?

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||

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&&

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!

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&

Question 40

How does an 'if-else' statement differ from an 'if' statement in Java?

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An 'if-else' statement provides an alternative path if the 'if' condition is not met

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An 'if' statement can only execute a single line of code

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'if' is used for comparing numerical values, while 'if-else' is used for boolean values

Question 41

What is the primary purpose of using the 'this' keyword in Java?

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Refers to the current object within a method

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Invokes the parent class constructor

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Provides access to static members of the class

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Creates a new instance of the current class

Question 42

Which of the following is an advantage of using polymorphism in Java?

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Enhances code reusability and maintainability

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Guarantees that all objects have the same behavior

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Eliminates the need for explicit casting

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Reduces the complexity of the program

Question 43

Which of the following is a thread-safe collection class in Java?

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ConcurrentHashMap

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LinkedList

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HashSet

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ArrayList

Question 44

Which of the following is the correct syntax to declare a variable of type integer in Java?

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int myVariable;

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Integer myVariable;

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int my_variable;

Question 45

What is the correct syntax for declaring a variable named 'age' of type integer in Java?

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int age;

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age = int;

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var age = int;

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integer age;

Question 46

Which of the following data types is used to store decimal numbers in Java?

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double

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int

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char

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boolean