Serialization

Question 1

What is the process of converting an object into a stream of bytes called?

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Question 2

When a stream of bytes is converted back into an object, what is this process called?

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Question 3

What is the primary purpose of `serialVersionUID` in Java serialization?

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Question 4

Which of the following is a major advantage of serialization?

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Question 5

If a class does not explicitly define a `serialVersionUID`, what happens?

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Question 6

What is one potential limitation of serialization?

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Question 7

Serialization is often used for which of the following purposes?

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Question 8

When deserializing an object, what must be true about the class definition on the receiving end?

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Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of serialization?

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Question 10

What does it mean for a class to be 'serializable'?

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Question 11

If you modify a class that has already been serialized and then try to deserialize it with the old version, what might happen?

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Question 12

Serialization can be used to implement which design pattern?

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Question 13

What is a common security concern with serialization?

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Question 14

Which of these is a benefit of using serialization for data storage?

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Question 15

What is the role of the `Serializable` interface in Java?

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