Java’s concurrency APIs include the fork/join framework, which helps programmers parallelize algorithms. The fork/join framework particularly well suited to divide-and-conquer-style algorithms, like the ________ sort.

Returning references to non-const, private data:

a. Allows private functions to be modified. b. Is only dangerous if the binary scope resolution operator (::) is used in the function prototype. c. Allows private member variables to be modified, thus “breaking encapsulation.” d. Results in a compiler error.

For a ListBox, calling the Items property’s __________ method removes all the items in the ListBox.

a) Clear b) Empty c) Remove d) Delete