I propose we adjust and rename CollectedHeap::check_oop_location() into CollectedHeap::is_oop_location() that returns a bool, to better match its sibling CollectedHeap::is_oop() and how that is used. Bug: https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8231113 Webrev: http://cr.openjdk.java.net/~pliden/8231113/webrev.0 /Per