The result of (x = = y) is
a) trueb) false
c) a syntax error
d) a run-time error
e) x being set to the value null
Answer: b.
Explanation: x is a String instantiated to the value "Hello" and y is a String that has not yet been instantiated, so they are not the same String. (x = = y) is a condition, testing to see if x and y are the same String (that is, x and y reference the same item in memory), which they don't, so the result is false.