Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) In a multithreaded application, threads can be distributed across multiple processors (if available) so that multiple tasks execute in parallel and the application can operate more efficiently.
• B) The JVM creates threads to run a program and for housekeeping tasks such as garbage collection.
• C) Multithreading can increase performance only on multi-core systems.
• D) The vast majority of programmers should use existing collection classes and interfaces from the concurrency APIs that manage synchronization for you.

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Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuer, which has implications for interest calculations or dividends.

Yield to Maturity

Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until it matures, considering all payments from now until maturity, including coupon payments and the difference between the purchase price and the par value.

Coupon Rate

The annual interest rate paid on a bond, expressed as a percentage of the face value, to the bondholders.

Face Value

Face value is the nominal value stated on a financial instrument such as a bond or a stock certificate, important in determining its maturity value or dividend payments.