Performance Tuning · interview question
When analyzing a Heap Dump, which of the following could indicate a memory leak?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. A large number of objects with no clear references.
Why
A memory leak often manifests as objects that remain in memory but are no longer needed. In a Heap Dump, this would be evident as objects that are not referenced by active parts of the application but still occupy memory.
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