Performance Tuning · interview question
Why might you observe a 'runnable' thread in a thread dump that does not seem to be progressing?
Multiple choiceMediumchapter-14-curatedpremiumperformance-tuningthread-dumps
Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. It is stuck in an infinite loop
Why
A thread marked as 'runnable' may not progress if it's stuck in an infinite loop in the code. This indicates the thread is active but not making forward progress.
Test yourself on Performance Tuning
A free test with instant, explained results. No account needed.
More Performance Tuning questions
- In a system using the Z Garbage Collector (ZGC), what is a notable advantage compared to traditional Stop-The-World…
- How would you explain a common cause of a 'java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Metaspace' error in a JVM application in an…
- How would you explain a key advantage of the Z Garbage Collector (ZGC) over traditional garbage collectors in an…
- CPU is pinned and requests are hanging. Which artifact tells you what threads are doing right now?
- What does the Z Garbage Collector (ZGC) mainly aim to achieve?
- In the context of JVM garbage collection, what is the main benefit of using the G1 Garbage Collector over traditional…