Java SE 8 Programmer I — Question 7

Which statement is true about Java byte code?

Answer options

• A. It can run on any platform.
• B. It can run on any platform only if it was compiled for that platform.
• C. It can run on any platform that has the Java Runtime Environment.
• D. It can run on any platform that has a Java compiler.
• E. It can run on any platform only if that platform has both the Java Runtime Environment and a Java compiler.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because Java byte code is designed to be executed on any platform that has the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), which interprets the byte code. Options A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they either misrepresent the requirements for running Java byte code or incorrectly state that a Java compiler is needed, which is not the case for execution.