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 is the syntax to declare an ArrayList intended to hold String objects in Java using generics?

ArrayList<String> list = new ArrayList<>();
ArrayList list = new ArrayList<String>();
ArrayList[String] list = new ArrayList();
List<String> list = new ArrayList<String>();

The correct answer is: ArrayList<String> list = new ArrayList<>();

The syntax to declare an ArrayList intended to hold String objects in Java using generics is to use the keyword "ArrayList" followed by the generic type "<String>", and then assign it to a new ArrayList object using the constructor "()". Option A is the correct syntax and is the most efficient and recommended way to declare an ArrayList with generics. Option B may compile, but it does not use the proper syntax for generics and can result in warnings. Option C is not valid syntax for generics in Java. Option D is also valid syntax, but it uses a more general type "List" instead of the specific type "ArrayList", which may not be desired.