Salesforce CRM Java Developer Mock Interview
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Question 16 of 20
Please define a CountDownLatch in the context of Java?
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You'll note that this question simply asks for a definition of a term used within the java programming language. You can only provide the definition or enhance your answer by describing how it is used when developing Salesforce CRM applications and providing an example. Your choice of how to respond to this question will be based on your perception of the interviewer, the interview's progress, and whether you feel providing a more in-depth answer will better demonstrate your qualifications for the job with Salesforce.
William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
"The CountDownLatch, as used in Java is a synchronizer which enables a thread to wait for one or more other threads before it starts processing."
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CountDownLatch is used to make sure that a task waits for other threads before it starts.
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