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What are identifiers in Java?

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Identifiers are the names that identify elements such as classes, methods, and variables in a program.

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What can an identifier be made up of?

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An identifier can be made up of letters, digits, the underscore character (_), and the dollar sign ($).

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How must an identifier start in Java?

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An identifier must start with a letter (A-Z, a-z), an underscore (_), or a dollar sign ($). It cannot begin with a digit.

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Is Java case sensitive when it comes to identifiers?

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Yes, Java is case sensitive. Total, total, and TOTAL are different identifiers.

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What is the convention for naming class identifiers in Java?

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By convention, class names use title case (e.g., Lincoln).

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What is the convention for naming constants in Java?

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By convention, constants are written in upper case (e.g., MAXIMUM).

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What is lower camel case in Java?

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Lower camel case is when the first letter of each word is uppercase, except the first one (e.g., dayOfWeek).

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What is the convention for naming method and variable identifiers in Java?

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Methods and variables start with a lowercase letter (e.g., myMethod()).

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What do variables do in Java programs?

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Variables store data in memory and are used to “remember” information in the program.

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What are the components of a variable in Java?

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A variable has a name, data type, and value.

Example: int count = 1;

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What must a variable declaration specify in Java?

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A variable declaration must specify the variable’s name and the type of information it will hold.

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What is an example of declaring multiple variables in one statement?

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```java
int total = 0, count = 0, temp = 0, result = 0;
~~~

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What are global variables in Java?

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Global variables exist throughout the entire program’s life and are accessible from any part of the program.

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What are local variables in Java?

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Local variables exist only temporarily, until the block or bracket in which they were declared is closed.

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What is the general programming practice regarding global variables in Java?

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It is generally good programming practice to avoid using global variables, but sometimes they are necessary.

This is for the sake of preserving memory

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what does it mean to initialize a variable?

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it means to give it its initial value

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Why do we need to specify a data type when creating a variable in Java?

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A data type is required so the system can reserve the appropriate amount of memory for the variable.

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What are the two basic groupings of data types in Java?

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The two basic groupings of data types are:
- Primitive Data Types
- Class Data Types (e.g., Strings)

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What are primitive data types in Java?

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Primitive data types, also known as ‘Built In’ data types, are the building blocks of data manipulation in Java. They are stored in memory directly with their value.

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What is the default value for primitive data types in Java?

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The default value for primitive data types is 0.

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Are primitive data types in Java case sensitive?

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Yes, primitive data types in Java are all lowercase. String is not a primitive type.

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How many primitive data types are there in Java?

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There are 8 primitive data types: byte, char, short, int, long, float, double, and boolean.

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What are the two categories of primitive numeric data types in Java?

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The two categories are:
- Integers: byte, short, int, long
- Floating-point numbers: float, double

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What is the difference between float and double in Java?

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float: Stores decimal numbers with single precision (e.g., 3.14159).
double: Stores decimal numbers with double precision and more decimal places.

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What is the purpose of the `char` data type in Java?
The `char` data type is used to store individual characters such as 'a', 'b', 'c', etc.
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What does the `boolean` data type represent in Java?
The `boolean` data type can store two possible values: true or false.
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What is the size of `byte`, `short`, `int`, and `long` in terms of bits?
`byte`: 8 bits `short`: 16 bits `int`: 32 bits `long`: 64 bits
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What is the size of `float` and `double` in terms of bits?
`float`: 32 bits `double`: 64 bits
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What is the range of values for the `byte`, `short`, `int`, and `long` types?
`byte`: -128 to 127 `short`: -32,768 to 32767 `int`: -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647 `long`: Less than -9 x 10^18 , around 9 x 10^18
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What are the ranges for the `float` and `double` data types?
`float`: +/- 3.4 x 10^38 with 7 significant digits `double`: +/- 1.7 x 10^308 with 15 significant digits
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What is a numeric literal in programming?
A literal is a constant that appears directly in a program. ## Footnote Example: `int numberOfYears = 34;`
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What happens if you assign a value that exceeds the range of a variable's data type?
If the value exceeds the range, it will cause a compile error. ## Footnote For example, `byte b = 128;` causes a compile error because `byte` can only hold values from -128 to 127.
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How can floating-point literals be written in Java?
Floating-point literals can be written in scientific notation in the form of: `a x 10^b`
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Can a `char` variable hold multiple characters?
No, a `char` variable holds only one character, while a `String` object can hold multiple characters.
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What does the `boolean` data type represent?
The `boolean` data type represents a true or false condition.
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What can a `boolean` variable be used to represent?
A `boolean` variable can represent any two states, such as a light bulb being on or off.
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What is a `String` data type in Java?
A `String` is a data type that represents a sequence of characters surrounded by quotes.
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How does Java treat everything inside a `String`?
Everything inside a `String` is printed, including mathematical operations. ## Footnote Example: `String subjects = "We are learning Java and Data structures";`
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What are the two ways to create a `String` object in Java?
1. By string literal: `String name = "Alex";` (does not create a new instance) 2. By the `new` keyword: `String s = new String("Hello");` (creates a new object)
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What operator is used for string concatenation in Java?
The plus (`+`) operator is used to concatenate two or more strings.
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How do you concatenate two strings in Java?
You can concatenate strings using the `+` operator. ## Footnote Example: `String firstName = "John"; String lastName = "Allen"; String fullName = firstName + lastName;`
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Can a string literal be broken across two lines in a program?
No, a string literal cannot be broken across two lines in a program.
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Can numeric values be concatenated with a string?
Yes, numeric values can be concatenated with a string using the `+` operator. Will add values if in paratheses
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How does the `+` operator behave when one operand is a string and the other is a number?
If one operand is a string and the other is a number, the `+` operator performs string concatenation.
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How does the `+` operator behave when both operands are numeric?
If both operands are numeric, the `+` operator performs arithmetic addition when enclosed by parantheses. otherwise they are concatenated
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What happens if you try to change the value of a constant in Java?
The compiler will issue an error if you try to change the value of a constant.
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How do you declare a constant in Java?
You declare a constant in Java using the `final` modifier. ## Footnote Example: `final int MIN_HEIGHT = 69;`
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Why are constants useful in programming?
Constants are useful for three important reasons: 1. They give meaning to unclear literal values. 2. They facilitate program maintenance. 3. They formally establish that a value should not change.
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How do constants make program maintenance easier?
Constants facilitate program maintenance by ensuring that if a constant is used in multiple places, its value needs to be updated only in one place.
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What actually happens when you declare a variable in Java?
When you declare a variable, you give it a name, and the compiler allocates a memory location for that variable, based on its type. The memory location is called the variable’s address.
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Where are expressions commonly found in an assignment statement?
Expressions are usually on the right side of an assignment statement.
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List the five arithmetic operators in Java.
`+` (Addition), `-` (Subtraction), `*` (Multiplication), `/` (Division), `%` (Remainder)
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What happens if either operand in an arithmetic expression is a floating point?
The result will be a floating point.
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What is a relational expression? Give an example.
A relational expression compares values. Example: `boolean isEqual = (5 == 5);`
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What is a logical expression? Give an example.
A logical expression combines boolean values. Example: `boolean result = (5 > 3) && (2 < 4);`
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What is the order of precedence for evaluating expressions in Java?
PEMDAS
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What is JShell?
JShell is a command-line tool for quickly evaluating expressions and executing statements.
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What is JShell commonly known as?
It is commonly known as REPL, which stands for Read-Evaluate-Print-Loop.
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What is data conversion in Java?
Data conversion is the process of converting data from one type to another, often for computation purposes.
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Does data conversion change the type of a variable?
No, data conversion does not change the type of a variable; it only converts a value during a computation.
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Why must data conversions be handled carefully?
To avoid losing information, especially in narrowing conversions.
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What are the two types of conversions in Java?
Widening conversions (safe, small to large type) and Narrowing conversions (may lose information, large to small type).
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What are the three ways data conversion can occur in Java?
Assignment conversion, promotion, and casting.
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What is assignment conversion?
When a value of one type is assigned to a variable of another type, but only widening conversions can happen this way.
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Can Boolean values be converted to other types in Java?
No, Boolean values cannot be cast to other types.
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What is promotion in Java?
When operators in expressions automatically convert operands to a compatible type.
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What is widening conversion?
A type conversion where a smaller data type is converted into a larger data type automatically.
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List an example of widening conversion.
byte → short → int → long → float → double
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What is an example of automatic type conversion in Java?
```java int i = 100; long l = i; // automatic conversion float f = l; // automatic conversion ```
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What is narrowing conversion?
A type conversion where a larger data type is converted into a smaller data type, which may result in data loss.
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List an example of narrowing conversion.
double → float → long → int → short → byte
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What is an example of explicit type casting in Java?
```java double d = 100.04; long l = (long) d; // explicit casting int i = (int) l; // explicit casting ```
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What is casting in Java?
A technique to convert one data type to another by placing the target type in parentheses before the value.
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Give an example of casting for floating point division.
```java float result = (float) total / count; ```

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