Java: In Java, which comparison about try-with-resources is accurate?

Difficulty:

Easy

Questions:

1

Time Limit:

2 minutes

Passing Score:

100%

Question

In Java, which comparison about try-with-resources is accurate?

  1. There is no practical difference in behavior, performance, or API design when try-with-resources is involved.
  2. finally can perform cleanup manually, but try-with-resources is safer and clearer for deterministic resource lifecycles.
  3. The oldest option related to try-with-resources is always the right production choice regardless of context.
  4. Differences around try-with-resources are mostly cosmetic, so correctness and maintainability do not change.

Hint

Focus on the behavior or tradeoff, not just the keyword.

Answer and rationale

Correct answer: B. finally can perform cleanup manually, but try-with-resources is safer and clearer for deterministic resource lifecycles.

finally can perform cleanup manually, but try-with-resources is safer and clearer for deterministic resource lifecycles. This is the comparison that usually separates memorization from understanding.

Track: Java