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What is the value returned by function compareTo() if the invoking string is less than the string compared? (a) zero (b) value less than zero (c) value greater than zero (d) none of the mentioned I have been asked this question during an interview for a job. My enquiry is from String Comparison topic in chapter String Handling of Java Select the correct answer from above options Java questions and answers, Java questions pdf, Java question bank, Java questions and answers pdf, mcq on Java pdf, Java questions and solutions, Java mcq Test , Interview Java questions, Java Questions for Interview, Java MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions),Core Java Questions, Core Java MCQ,core java interview questions for experiencedcore java interview questions for 3 years experience,java programming questions,core java interview questions for freshers,java interview questions and answers for freshers, java programming questions and answers pdf, java interview questions for beginners

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) value less than zero Explanation: compareTo() function returns zero when both the strings are equal, it returns a value less than zero if the invoking string is less than the other string being compared and value greater than zero when invoking string is greater than the string compared to.