1Z0-811 Exception Handling and Development Tools Practice Question
Which statement about the Java compiler is true?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the Java compiler with a traditional compiler (like GCC) that produces native machine code, leading them to choose Option A, but the Java compiler's output is platform-independent bytecode, not native code.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It translates Java source code into bytecode.
The Java compiler (javac) translates human-readable Java source code (.java files) into platform-independent bytecode (.class files). This bytecode is then executed by the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), not directly by the operating system. Option D correctly identifies this translation step.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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It translates Java source code into native machine code.
Why it's wrong here
The compiler outputs bytecode, not machine code.
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It produces executable files that run directly on the OS.
Why it's wrong here
Bytecode requires JVM to run.
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It executes Java programs.
Why it's wrong here
Execution is done by JVM.
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It translates Java source code into bytecode.
Why this is correct
javac produces .class files containing bytecode.
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