NAME: Wilzean Floyd G Malvar
DATE: September 3 2025
STRAND: TVL/ICT
Activity 1: Answer the questions, 200 words minimum.
1. Why is learning Java important for programmers, and what advantages does it offer compared to other programming
languages?
Learning Java is very important for programmers because this language is one of the most popular and commonly used
programming language in the world it is used to build many different types of applications, much like mobile apps, websites,
desktop software, and my most favorite one of the main reasons programmers learn java is because it is used to make android
apps and android is the most commonly used mobile operating system as of today Java is also known for being simple to learn
and easy to understand which makes it a great choice for beginners because it teaches key programming concepts such as
object programming which are useful when learning other languages like python or c plus plus and another big advantage of
java is that it works on almost every type of computer without needing to change the code this is possible because of something
called the java virtual machine and also java is also known for being secure and stable which makes it perfect for large projects it
also has a large community so its easy to have others help you.
2. Why is Java considered a good language for beginners in programming?
Java is considered a good language for beginners is programming for many reasons one of the main reasons is that java has a
simple and easy to understand syntax if you compare it to other programming languages this means that the code is not too
complicated so beginners like myself can learn how to write programs without being over whelmed java also helps students
learn the basics of programming such as variables, loops, conditional statements, and also object programming which is a very
important concept used in many other languages like python, C plus plus, and C# another great thing about java is that it has a
lot of learning resources available there are many free tutorials and books and videos online that can help students who are just
starting out java also gives out clear error messages when something goes wrong with the code which makes it easier find and
fix mistakes and also learn from them in addition java is a versatile language meaning it can be used to build different kinds of
programs such as mobile apps, games, websites and desktop soft ware this motivates beginners because they can actually build
real and useful applications because java is used by many companies learning it early gives students an advantage in future
careers in tech.
3. Why is Java still relevant and in demand after more than two decades since its creation?
Java remains relevant today because it continues to be one of the most widely used and trusted programming languages in the
world one big reason for this is that java is platform independent meaning programs written in java can run on almost any
device or operating system without needing to be changed this is thanks to the java virtual machine which makes java very
flexible and easy to use across different systems another reason java is still important is because of its strong presence in
enterprise environments many big companies use java to build large scale applications like banking systems, online stores, and
government software these applications require security, stability and speed and java has all of these provided very well java is
also popular for developing android apps which makes it a key language for mobile development since android is the most
widely used mobile platform globally additionally the java community is huge meaning there are tons of libraries, tools , and
frame works that make programming faster and easier java keeps evolving with new updates that add more features making
sure it stays UpToDate with current tech trends ensuring it stays relevant.
Activity 2: Choose the correct answer.
___B___1. Who developed Java programming language?
a) Microsoft
b) Sun Microsystems
c) Oracle
d) IBM
___B___2. In which year was Java first released?
a) 1991
b) 1995
c) 2000
d) 1989 ⸻
___C____3. What is the main feature of Java’s slogan “Write Once, Run Anywhere”?
a) Java code runs only on Windows
b) Java needs separate compilation for every platform
c) Java programs can run on any platform with JVM
d) Java runs only on mobile devices
____ B____4. What type of programming language is Java?
a) Procedural
b) Object-Oriented
c) Assembly
d) Machine language
____D____5. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Java?
a) Platform independence
b) Automatic memory management (Garbage Collection)
c) Supports Object-Oriented Programming
d) Manual memory allocation like C++
