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1Z0-829 Java I/O API and Securing Applications Practice Question

This 1Z0-829 practice question tests your understanding of java i/o api and securing applications. 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 of the following correctly uses try-with-resources to ensure a FileInputStream is closed after use?

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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

try (FileInputStream fis = new FileInputStream("file.txt")) { ... }

Option B is correct because it uses the try-with-resources syntax (try (resource declaration) { ... }), which automatically closes the FileInputStream when the block exits, regardless of exceptions. This ensures the resource is closed without requiring an explicit finally block, as mandated by the AutoCloseable interface.

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.

  • FileInputStream fis = new FileInputStream("file.txt"); try { ... } finally { fis.close(); }

    Why it's wrong here

    Resource declared outside try block; no automatic closure guarantee.

  • try (FileInputStream fis = new FileInputStream("file.txt")) { ... }

    Why this is correct

    Correct syntax; resource is closed automatically.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • try { FileInputStream fis = new FileInputStream("file.txt"); ... } finally { fis.close(); }

    Why it's wrong here

    Traditional try-finally, not try-with-resources.

  • try (fis = new FileInputStream("file.txt")) { ... }

    Why it's wrong here

    Missing variable type; resource declaration incomplete.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates often forget that try-with-resources requires the resource variable to be declared with its type inside the parentheses, and they mistakenly think a pre-declared variable or a variable without a type declaration is valid.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Try-with-resources, introduced in Java 7, leverages the AutoCloseable interface (which extends Closeable) to automatically invoke close() on each resource in reverse order of declaration. Under the hood, the compiler translates the try-with-resources block into a try-catch-finally that suppresses exceptions from close() if a primary exception occurred, preserving the original exception for debugging. This is critical in I/O operations where failing to close a FileInputStream can lead to file descriptor leaks, especially in high-throughput applications.

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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What does this 1Z0-829 question test?

Java I/O API and Securing Applications — This question tests Java I/O API and Securing Applications — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: try (FileInputStream fis = new FileInputStream("file.txt")) { ... } — Option B is correct because it uses the try-with-resources syntax (try (resource declaration) { ... }), which automatically closes the FileInputStream when the block exits, regardless of exceptions. This ensures the resource is closed without requiring an explicit finally block, as mandated by the AutoCloseable interface.

What should I do if I get this 1Z0-829 question wrong?

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What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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