- A
A named module is defined by a module-info.class file placed in the root of the module.
Named modules have a module descriptor (module-info.java compiled to module-info.class).
- B
An automatic module can contain a module-info.class file.
Why wrong: If a jar has module-info.class, it is a named module, not automatic.
- C
A jar file placed on the classpath that lacks module-info.class becomes an automatic module.
Why wrong: A jar on the classpath becomes part of the unnamed module; for automatic module, jar must be on module path.
- D
A named module can read an unnamed module by default.
Why wrong: Named modules cannot access unnamed modules unless explicitly allowed via --add-reads or other flags.
- E
An unnamed module is created when code is placed on the classpath.
The classpath forms the unnamed module.
module-info.java and Named Module Requirements | Oracle OCP Java 17
This 1Z0-829 practice question tests your understanding of java platform overview and packaging. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which TWO statements are true about the Java module system (JPMS) as of Java 17?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
A named module is defined by a module-info.class file placed in the root of the module.
Option A is correct because a named module in JPMS is defined by a module-info.class file (compiled from module-info.java) placed in the root directory of the module. This file declares the module's name, dependencies, and exported packages, making it a fundamental requirement for a named module.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
A named module is defined by a module-info.class file placed in the root of the module.
Why this is correct
Named modules have a module descriptor (module-info.java compiled to module-info.class).
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
An automatic module can contain a module-info.class file.
Why it's wrong here
If a jar has module-info.class, it is a named module, not automatic.
- ✗
A jar file placed on the classpath that lacks module-info.class becomes an automatic module.
Why it's wrong here
A jar on the classpath becomes part of the unnamed module; for automatic module, jar must be on module path.
- ✗
A named module can read an unnamed module by default.
Why it's wrong here
Named modules cannot access unnamed modules unless explicitly allowed via --add-reads or other flags.
- ✓
An unnamed module is created when code is placed on the classpath.
Why this is correct
The classpath forms the unnamed module.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is confusing the classpath with the module path; candidates often think JARs on the classpath become automatic modules, but automatic modules only arise from JARs on the module path that lack a module-info.class.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, JPMS distinguishes between named modules (explicitly declared), automatic modules (JARs on module path without module-info), and unnamed modules (classpath code). Automatic modules are granted special privileges, such as reading all other modules, to ease migration from classpath-based applications. A real-world scenario is migrating a legacy library: placing its JAR on the module path without a module-info makes it an automatic module, allowing it to access all other modules while its own packages are implicitly exported.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 1Z0-829 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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The correct answer is: A named module is defined by a module-info.class file placed in the root of the module. — Option A is correct because a named module in JPMS is defined by a module-info.class file (compiled from module-info.java) placed in the root directory of the module. This file declares the module's name, dependencies, and exported packages, making it a fundamental requirement for a named module.
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Variation 1. Which TWO statements are true about the Java Platform Module System (JPMS) introduced in Java 9?
easy- A.The module path is searched after the class path when resolving types.
- ✓ B.The module declaration is stored in a file named module-info.java.
- ✓ C.A module must explicitly export a package to make it accessible to other modules.
- D.An automatic module is one that has a module-info.class file at its root.
- E.A named module can access the unnamed module without any explicit declaration.
Why B: Option B is correct because the module declaration in JPMS is indeed stored in a file named module-info.java, which is compiled into module-info.class and placed at the root of the module. This file defines the module's name, dependencies (requires), and exported packages (exports).
Variation 2. Which TWO statements are true about Java modules in Java 17? (Choose two.)
medium- ✓ A.A module can export a package only to specific modules using 'exports ... to ...'
- ✓ B.The module-info.java file must be compiled with javac and placed in the root of the JAR.
- C.All packages in a module are automatically exported.
- D.The jdeps tool can be used to create a module graph.
- E.The jlink tool creates a JAR file containing the module.
Why A: Option A is correct because the 'exports ... to ...' directive in module-info.java restricts the exported package to only the specified target modules, providing fine-grained access control. This is a key feature of the Java module system introduced in Java 9, allowing a module to expose its packages only to trusted modules rather than all other modules.
Variation 3. Which TWO statements are true about the Java module system?
medium- A.The --add-exports command-line flag opens a package for deep reflection.
- ✓ B.The --add-exports flag can be used to export a package from one module to a specific target module.
- C.The jlink tool can generate module-info.java files for automatic modules.
- ✓ D.A named module must have a module-info.java file in its root directory.
- E.The exports directive can be used to export a specific class to another module.
Why B: Option B is correct because the --add-exports command-line flag allows you to export a package from one module to a specific target module at runtime, overriding the module system's encapsulation. This is useful for modules that do not export a package by default but need to be accessed by a specific module during development or testing.
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