Which two of the following methods are members of java.lang.Thread (not inherited from Object or declared elsewhere)?

Introduction / Context:
Thread lifecycle methods are easy to confuse with Object’s monitor methods. This question tests your ability to distinguish Thread-specific APIs from Object’s synchronization primitives.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• We must pick two methods that actually belong to java.lang.Thread.

Concept / Approach:
start() is a Thread method that registers the thread with the scheduler and ultimately invokes run() on a new call stack. run() is also a Thread method (and the single abstract method in Runnable). Conversely, wait() and notify() are Object methods, not Thread methods. There is no standard terminate() in Thread.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Cross-check in Javadoc for java.lang.Thread and java.lang.Object.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They include Object methods or non-existent methods.

Common Pitfalls:
Thinking wait()/notify() are Thread utilities; they operate on an object’s monitor.

Final Answer:
start() and run()