Concurrency basics · interview question
Why does the 'synchronized' keyword in Java matter in practice?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. To control access to a shared resource by multiple threads.
Why
The 'synchronized' keyword is used to prevent multiple threads from accessing a shared resource simultaneously, which helps avoid race conditions.
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