Java: Which statement about Class Loading and Initialization is the strongest interview answer?

Difficulty:

Easy

Questions:

1

Time Limit:

2 minutes

Passing Score:

100%

Question

Which statement about Class Loading and Initialization is the strongest interview answer?

  1. Class Loading and Initialization is mostly a naming style choice and has little effect on runtime or design.
  2. Class Loading and Initialization exists mainly to reduce the number of Java files in a project.
  3. A class is loaded, linked, and initialized before its static state is fully ready for normal use.
  4. Class Loading and Initialization matters only for frontend frameworks, not for core Java applications.

Hint

Start with the core rule behind Class Loading and Initialization.

Answer and rationale

Correct answer: C. A class is loaded, linked, and initialized before its static state is fully ready for normal use.

A class is loaded, linked, and initialized before its static state is fully ready for normal use. This is the base concept interviewers commonly test first.

Track: Java