Practice Key Differences Between Java I/o And Nio (1.3) - Java I/O and NIO (New I/O)

Practice: Key Differences Between Java I/O and NIO

Lesson 1.3Java I/O and NIO (New I/O)

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Question 1.
What is the main difference between Java I/O and NIO?
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Think about how each one handles data.
Question 2.
Name a class used in Java I/O for reading character data.
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It's a class that helps with character streams.
3Question 3.
Which model does Java I/O use?
- Buffer-based
- Channel-based
- Stream-based
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Memory flow is continuous in one direction.
4Question 4.
True or False: NIO supports non-blocking I/O operations.
- True
- False
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Consider which API allows multitasking while waiting for operations to finish.
Question 5.
Given a scenario where a web server needs to handle multiple requests simultaneously with minimal delay, recommend whether to use Java I/O or NIO, and explain your reasoning.
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Consider how tasks are processed and the need for efficiency.
Question 6.
You have a large file you need to read quickly. Describe how you would implement this in both Java I/O and NIO, and why one may be preferred over the other.
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Reflect on how data is read and the implications of buffering vs. direct access.

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