Apache Spark 3 for Data Engineering and Analytics with Python - Java Installation

This tutorial guides users through installing Java version 15, setting up the Java home environment variable, and verifying the installation on a Windows machine. It includes steps for downloading the Java Development Kit (JDK) from Oracle, running the installer, and configuring system environment variables. The video also provides instructions for testing the installation using the command line and offers additional guidance for installing Java on Mac and Ubuntu Linux systems.

What is the purpose of setting up a Java home environment variable?

• To enable Java to run on multiple operating systems

• To increase the security of Java applications

• To enhance the speed of Java applications

• To allow Spark to locate Java binaries

Which version of Java is being installed in this lesson?

• Java 8

• Java 11

• Java 15

• Java 17

What should you do after selecting the Windows 64 installer for Java?

• Run a virus scan

• Install additional plugins

• Select the license agreement and click download

• Restart your computer

Where should you navigate to run the Java installer after downloading?

• Desktop

• Documents folder

• Downloads folder

• Program Files

How can you verify that Java has been installed successfully?

• By running a Java application

• By checking the Java version in the command prompt

• By restarting the computer

• By opening the Java Control Panel

What is the first step in setting up the Java home environment variable?

• Open the Java Control Panel

• Restart the computer

• Edit the system environment variables

• Install the JDK

What should be added to the system path to complete the Java setup?

• Java Control Panel

• Java home directory

• Java bin directory

• Java source files