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

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Dive into the depths of Java with our quiz based on "Thinking in Java, Fourth Edition" by Bruce Eckel. Test your knowledge, solidify concepts, and prepare for certification with challenging questions and insightful feedback.

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What initiates the loading of class code in Java?

Instantiation of the class
Accessing a static field or static method
Declaring a variable of the class
Initializing a class variable

The correct answer is: Accessing a static field or static method

In Java, the loading of class code is initiated when a static field or static method of the class is accessed. This is because static fields and methods are associated with the class itself rather than with specific instances of the class. This means that the code for the class needs to be loaded before these static elements can be accessed. Option A is incorrect because instantiation of the class only creates an object of the class, but does not necessarily load the code for the class. Option C is incorrect because simply declaring a variable of the class also does not necessarily load the code for the class. Option D is incorrect because initializing a class variable is a specific case of accessing a static field.