Chapter 8

Question 1

application

Answer 1

A class that sets up the program elements in a main method and provides an entry point for running a Java program. (295)

Question 2

controller pattern

Answer 2

Classes that include listeners, which are responsible for handling user interaction with the program. (295)

Question 3

data model

Answer 3

Like a GUI program, waits for an event such as the user clicking a button before responding. (298)

Question 4

format flag

Answer 4

A character that is used for justification or other format styles. (289)

Question 5

format specifier

Answer 5

A code that begins with the % character and ends with a letter that indicates the format type. (289)

Question 6

menu-driven program

Answer 6

A loop that displays a menu of options, inputs a user’s choice, and runs a command associated with that option. (285)

Question 7

query-controlled input

Answer 7

A loop that performs a task and then asks the user whether or not to perform the task again. (284)

Question 8

view

Answer 8

A class responsible for displaying a view of the data model and providing the user with controls for interaction, such as command buttons and data fields. (295)