Rules Roundup Q45

[Jeff L.]

I assume the questions are the same, but to clarify, I am using the beta of the second version.
The question asks:
45) Integer literals are always what size?
The answer given is:
Integer literals are always treated as 32-bit ints.
However, this is disproven by the following code: attempting to assign an integer literal to a byte works just fine, while attempting to assign the same integer causes a problem. I think the correct response is, "Integer literals are always treated as the smallest integer-type that can hold them without an overflow."
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byte b = 5; //This works just fine!
int xx = 5;
b = xx; //This causes an error!

[Jeff L.]

I found this thread after I posted.
http://www.coderanch.com/t/190639/java-programmer-SCJP/certification/integer-literals
Note that I searched for Integer literal before posting, but I restricted my search to the mock exam, and missed the discussion elsewhere.
This proves that my surmise about byte is wrong, but int is a little misleading. Actually, it treats Integer literals as final ints rather than unadorned ints. (Ok, I'm splitting hairs so at least I'm not completely wrong... )
Anyway, I thought I'd share the results.

[Lasse Koskela]

Jeff,
Your display name does not comply with our naming policy so I'll have to ask you to change it.
Thanks.