Why did they decide to call the programming language Java?
History of Java

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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
Maria B.Ribera
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Because of a tree
Because it is a funny name
Because it is related to Internet
Because it was the name of a coffee shop
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original name of Java before it was changed?
DNA
Pepper
Oak
Neon
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the engineers come up with the name Java for the programming language?
Their families chose the name.
Chris Warth was drinking a cup of Peet's Java coffee.
The engineers loved the island of Java.
The engineers were in a restaurant.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What inspired the engineers to name the programming language Java?
They were inspired by a famous coffee brand.
They wanted a name related to islands.
They were inspired by a tree species.
They randomly picked the name.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which factor played a significant role in choosing the name Java for the programming language?
The engineers' love for coffee.
The availability of the name in the public domain.
The association with a popular tourist destination.
The uniqueness of the name in the tech industry.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Before finalizing the name Java, what other name was considered for the programming language?
DNA
Oak
Pepper
Neon
7.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Look for a synonym of these words in the text: ANIMATED, CHEERFUL
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