Java: Which statement about ConcurrentLinkedQueue is the strongest interview answer?

Difficulty:

Easy

Questions:

1

Time Limit:

2 minutes

Passing Score:

100%

Question

Which statement about ConcurrentLinkedQueue is the strongest interview answer?

  1. ConcurrentLinkedQueue is a non-blocking queue for concurrent access by multiple threads.
  2. ConcurrentLinkedQueue is mostly a naming style choice and has little effect on runtime or design.
  3. ConcurrentLinkedQueue exists mainly to reduce the number of Java files in a project.
  4. ConcurrentLinkedQueue matters only for frontend frameworks, not for core Java applications.

Hint

Start with the core rule behind ConcurrentLinkedQueue.

Answer and rationale

Correct answer: A. ConcurrentLinkedQueue is a non-blocking queue for concurrent access by multiple threads.

ConcurrentLinkedQueue is a non-blocking queue for concurrent access by multiple threads. This is the base concept interviewers commonly test first.

Track: Java