Performance Tuning · interview question
What does the java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space indicate?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. The Heap memory is exhausted and cannot be expanded further.
Why
This error occurs when the Java application has used all available heap space and the garbage collector cannot reclaim memory. This usually indicates a memory leak or a need for heap size tuning.
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