Review Questions for Intro. to Java

Class 1

• Briefly describe javac, java/javaw, and jdb.
• In a Java Application, what is the name of the function that begins execution. 
• This is a brief list, we had a review session on first class, mostly in C.

 Class 2

• What is a Class? 
• What is the difference between a class and an object or instance? 
• What is a constructor?
• When is a constructor called? 
• Describe public, private, and protected , in terms of class members. 
• What is method overloading ? 
• What is an interface function, and why would you create one?
• What are some of the differences between an Applet and an Application?
• Can you create, compile, and execute, a 'Hello World' Java application, using Notepad and a DOS shell? (This is not a Yes/No question).