Which of the following suits best for Java?
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Object Oriented
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Write Once, Run Anywhere
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Compiled Programming language
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None of the above
While Java is object-oriented, its defining characteristic is 'Write Once, Run Anywhere' - the ability to compile to bytecode that runs on any platform with a JVM. This portability across different operating systems and hardware is Java's core advantage. Java is also compiled (to bytecode) but WORA is more distinctive.
To answer this question, let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) Object Oriented - This option is correct because Java is an object-oriented programming language. It supports the concepts of encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
Option B) Write Once, Run Anywhere - This option is correct because Java is designed to be platform-independent. The Java code can be compiled into bytecode and executed on any platform that has a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) installed. This concept is commonly referred to as "Write Once, Run Anywhere" (WORA).
Option C) Compiled Programming language - This option is incorrect because Java is both compiled and interpreted. Java source code is first compiled into bytecode using a Java compiler, and then the bytecode is interpreted by the JVM at runtime.
Option D) None of the above - This option is incorrect because both options A and B are applicable to Java.
The correct answer is B) Write Once, Run Anywhere. This option is correct because Java is designed to be platform-independent, allowing developers to write code once and run it on multiple platforms.