1Z0-811 Java Basics and Syntax Practice Question
Which is the correct way to declare an array of integers in Java?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Both A and B are valid.
In Java, arrays can be declared with the brackets either after the type (e.g., int[] array = new int[5];) or after the variable name (e.g., int array[] = new int[5];). Both syntaxes are valid, so the correct answer is the option that states both are valid. Option C (int array = new int[5];) is invalid because it declares an integer variable, not an array, and omits the brackets.
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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Both A and B are valid.
Why this is correct
Both declarations compile and declare arrays.
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int[] array = new int[5];
Why it's wrong here
Valid but not the only valid syntax.
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int array = new int[5];
Why it's wrong here
Type mismatch; 'int' cannot hold an array.
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int array[] = new int[5];
Why it's wrong here
Valid but not the only valid syntax.
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