Mastering Java: The Ultimate Quiz for 'Thinking in Java'

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What can be inferred about a generic type using wildcards in its declaration?

Its exact runtime type
The range of types it can operate on
That it can contain multiple types simultaneously
The specific methods it implements

The correct answer is: The range of types it can operate on

Using wildcards in a generic type declaration allows for a wider range of types to be used with the generic type, rather than being bound to a specific type. This means that the generic type can operate on a larger range of types, making option B the most accurate inference. Option A is incorrect because wildcards do not reveal the exact runtime type, only that it can accept a wider range of types. Option C is incorrect because wildcards do not necessarily allow for multiple types in a single instance, as that would violate the principle of type safety. Option D is incorrect because wildcards do not determine the specific methods that a generic type implements, only the range of types it can operate on.