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Cloning an array invloves creating a new array of the same size and type and copying all the old elements into the new array. But such copy is called shallow copy or shallow clone because any changes to the object would be reflected in both arrays.

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What is the difference between final, finally and finalize?
What is the difference between final, finally and finalize? Short answer: final - declares constant finally - relates with exception handling finalize - helps in garbage collection If asked to give details, explain: final field, final method, final class try/finally, try/catch/finally protected void... 2012-09-03, 2714👍, 0💬

Can we use System.arraycopy() method to copy the same array?
Can we use System.arraycopy() method to copy the same array? Yes, you can. The source and destination arrays can be the same if you want to copy a subset of the array to another area within that array. 2012-09-04, 2699👍, 0💬

Why Java does not support multiple inheritance ?
Why Java does not support multiple inheritance ? This is a classic question. Yes or No depends on how you look at Java. If you focus on the syntax of "extends" and compare with C++, you may answer 'No' and give explanation to support you. Or you may answer 'Yes'. Recommend you to say 'Yes'. Java DOE... 2012-08-31, 2617👍, 0💬

What kind of security tools are available in J2SE 5.0?
What kind of security tools are available in J2SE 5.0? There are three tools that can be used to protect application working within the scope of security policies set at remote sites. keytool -- used to manage keystores and certificates. jarsigner -- used to generate and verify JAR signatures. polic... 2012-09-03, 2600👍, 0💬

How to make an array copy from System?
How to make an array copy from System? There is a method called arraycopy in the System class. You can do it: System.arraycopy(sourceArray, srcOffset, destinationArray, destOffset, numOfElements2Copy); When you use this method, the destinationArray will be filled with the elements of sourceArray at ... 2012-09-04, 2588👍, 0💬

What are the different types of inner classes?
What are the different types of inner classes? There are four different types of inner classes in Java. They are: a)Static member classes , a static member class has access to all static methods of the parent, or top-level, class b) Member classes, the member class is instance specific and has acces... 2012-09-07, 2547👍, 0💬

What is shallow copy or shallow clone in array cloning?
What is shallow copy or shallow clone in array cloning? Cloning an array invloves creating a new array of the same size and type and copying all the old elements into the new array. But such copy is called shallow copy or shallow clone because any changes to the object would be reflected in both arr... 2012-09-05, 2518👍, 0💬

In which case would you choose a static inner class?
In which case would you choose a static inner class? Interesting one, static inner classes can access the outer class's protected and private fields. This is both a positive and a negitive point for us since we can, in essence, violate the encapsulation of the outer class by mucking up the outer cla... 2012-09-07, 2506👍, 0💬

When is the ArrayStoreException thrown?
When is the ArrayStoreException thrown? When copying elements between different arrays, if the source or destination arguments are not arrays or their types are not compatible, an ArrayStoreException will be thrown. 2012-09-05, 2470👍, 0💬

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