Performance Tuning · interview question
What does the 'RUNNABLE' state indicate in a Java thread dump?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. The thread is ready to run and waiting for CPU time
Why
A thread in the RUNNABLE state is either actively executing or ready to execute and waiting for CPU resources. It is not waiting for any locks or resources.
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