Java: Which statement about NIO Files and Path is the strongest interview answer?

Difficulty:

Easy

Questions:

1

Time Limit:

2 minutes

Passing Score:

100%

Question

Which statement about NIO Files and Path is the strongest interview answer?

  1. NIO Files and Path is mostly a naming style choice and has little effect on runtime or design.
  2. NIO Files and Path exists mainly to reduce the number of Java files in a project.
  3. Path and Files provide a modern, consistent API for filesystem paths and file operations.
  4. NIO Files and Path matters only for frontend frameworks, not for core Java applications.

Hint

Start with the core rule behind NIO Files and Path.

Answer and rationale

Correct answer: C. Path and Files provide a modern, consistent API for filesystem paths and file operations.

Path and Files provide a modern, consistent API for filesystem paths and file operations. This is the base concept interviewers commonly test first.

Track: Java