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

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Why is LinkedList used for collisions in a hash table?

For faster indexing
To handle multiple values for the same hash
To save memory
For easier serialization

The correct answer is: To handle multiple values for the same hash

Collisions occur when two or more keys are mapped into the same index in a hash table. LinkedList is used to handle these collisions because it allows for the insertion of multiple values at the same index, preventing the loss of data. Therefore, option B is correct. Option A is incorrect because it does not directly address the issue of collisions. Option C is incorrect because LinkedList uses more memory compared to other data structures like arrays. Option D is incorrect because serialization is not related to the use of LinkedList for collisions in a hash table.