Master Object-Oriented Programming: Classes and Objects

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental pillar of object-oriented programming?

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Concurrency

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Encapsulation

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Modularity

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Inheritance

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of access modifiers in Java?

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To control the visibility and accessibility of class members

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To improve code performance and efficiency

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To ensure type safety and prevent data corruption

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To organize code structure and enhance readability

Question 3

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of inheritance?

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A car inherits the properties and behaviors of a vehicle.

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A computer has a processor that performs calculations.

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A book consists of multiple pages containing written content.

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A student attends classes offered by an educational institution.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of encapsulation?

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Improved code performance and efficiency

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Enhanced data security and protection

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Increased code reusability and maintainability

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Facilitated debugging and error identification

Question 5

What is the primary function of the 'this' keyword in Java?

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To refer to the current object instance

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To invoke methods defined in the superclass

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To pass an object reference as an argument to another method

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To create a new instance of a class

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a final class in Java?

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java.lang.String

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java.util.ArrayList

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java.awt.Frame

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java.io.File

Question 7

In object-oriented design, which key advantage does composition offer over inheritance?

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Greater flexibility in combining functionalities

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Enhanced encapsulation

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Tighter coupling between classes

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of abstraction in OOP?

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Increased coupling between components

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Encapsulation of implementation details

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Promotion of code reuse

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Increased flexibility and extensibility

Question 9

Which fundamental characteristic of object-oriented programming promotes data hiding and security by restricting direct access to an object's internal state?

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Encapsulation

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Inheritance

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Polymorphism

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Abstraction

Question 10

In Java programming, what is the primary purpose of employing the 'this' keyword?

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To reference the current object within a method

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To invoke a constructor of the current class

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To access static members of the current class

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To declare a new object of the current class

Question 11

In the context of object-oriented programming, what is the fundamental distinction between a class and an object?

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A class is a template or blueprint, while an object is a specific instance of that template.

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An object is a template or blueprint, while a class is a specific instance of that template.

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A class and an object represent the same concept, with no inherent distinction.

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An object can inherit from a class, but a class cannot inherit from an object.

Question 12

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the concept of inheritance in object-oriented programming?

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When a subclass inherits properties and methods from a superclass

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When a class utilizes a static method defined in another class

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When an object calls a method from a completely unrelated class

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When an interface specifies a set of methods that must be implemented by a class

Question 13

What is the primary function of an interface in Java programming?

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To define a contract that classes must adhere to, specifying method signatures but not implementations

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To create multiple instances of the same object, facilitating object duplication

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To provide default implementations for methods, reducing code duplication

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To grant access to private members of a class, bypassing encapsulation principles

Question 14

Among the advantages of employing object-oriented programming principles, which one is NOT a recognized benefit?

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Increased code complexity due to the introduction of multiple interconnected classes and objects

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Enhanced code reusability through inheritance and polymorphism

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Improved modularity, allowing for independent development and maintenance of code components

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Facilitated code maintainability by promoting encapsulation and separation of concerns

Question 15

In Java, what is the primary responsibility of a constructor?

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To initialize an object's state by assigning values to its instance variables

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To define the behavior of an object by implementing its methods

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To provide access to static methods defined within the class

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To create multiple instances of an object, dynamically allocating memory for each instance

Question 16

Which of the following options represents a valid class declaration in Java syntax?

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public class MyClass { }

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class MyClass public { }

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{ class MyClass public; }

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public { class MyClass; }

Question 17

In Java programming, what is the key distinction between a method and a function?

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Methods are defined within a class and can access instance variables, while functions are defined outside of classes and cannot

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Functions are defined within a class and can access static variables, while methods are defined outside of classes and cannot

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Methods can only be invoked on objects, while functions can be invoked without creating an object

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There is no fundamental difference between methods and functions in Java

Question 18

Which characteristic of object-oriented programming (OOP) involves hiding an object's internal representation from other parts of the program?

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Encapsulation

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Polymorphism

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Inheritance

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Abstraction

Question 19

In OOP, an 'interface' serves which primary purpose?

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To define a contract of methods that a class must implement

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To create a new class by inheriting from an existing class

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To provide a centralized location for storing shared methods and variables

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To handle runtime errors and exceptions

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage of using OOP?

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Increased program execution speed

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Enhanced code reusability

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Reduced development time

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Lower complexity and improved maintainability

Question 21

In OOP, the 'this' keyword primarily serves which purpose?

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To refer to the current object within an instance method

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To invoke a method from a different class

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To create a new instance of a class

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To access static variables and methods

Question 22

What is the primary function of a constructor in OOP?

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To initialize an object's state when it is created

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To provide alternative ways to access an object's properties

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To handle exceptions and errors that occur during object creation

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To define the methods that an object can perform

Question 23

Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of encapsulation in object-oriented programming?

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Concealing data and implementation details from external entities, enhancing data security and integrity.

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Exposing internal data and methods to enable unrestricted access and modification.

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Enforcing stringent data validation rules to prevent invalid data manipulation.

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Providing a centralized point of access to all object data, regardless of its visibility.

Question 24

What is the primary role of a constructor in an object-oriented class?

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Initializing object attributes with default or user-defined values during object creation.

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Defining the behavior and functionality of the class through its methods.

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Enforcing data validation rules to ensure the integrity of object attributes.

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Providing a secure gateway for accessing private object data.

Question 25

Which access specifier restricts the visibility and access of class members to within the class itself?

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Private

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Public

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Protected

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Internal

Question 26

How does inheritance contribute to the structure and organization of object-oriented code?

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It allows subclasses to inherit and extend the properties and methods of their parent classes, promoting code reusability.

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It enforces a strict hierarchy where subclasses cannot modify or override inherited methods.

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It eliminates the need for code duplication by creating multiple copies of inherited methods in each subclass.

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It restricts access to inherited methods, preventing subclasses from modifying or extending them.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage of object-oriented programming?

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Increased program complexity due to the introduction of multiple classes and objects.

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Enhanced code reusability through inheritance and polymorphism.

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Improved data security and encapsulation.

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Improved maintainability and reduced code duplication.

Question 28

What is the fundamental purpose of polymorphism in object-oriented programming?

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Allowing objects of different classes to respond to method calls in a uniform manner, based on their actual type.

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Restricting method calls to specific object classes, preventing accidental or malicious usage.

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Providing a centralized mechanism for handling all method calls, regardless of the object type.

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Enforcing strict adherence to method signatures, ensuring compatibility between different object classes.

Question 29

Which of the following data types is commonly used for representing textual data in object-oriented programming?

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String

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Integer

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Boolean

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Array

Question 30

What is the process of assigning values to the attributes of an object referred to as?

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Initialization

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Instantiation

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Assignment

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Declaration

Question 31

In object-oriented programming, how does an object call a method from another object?

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Using the dot operator (.) to access the other object and call the method by name

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Passing the object as an argument to the method

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Creating a new instance of the other object

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Using reflection to access the other object's methods

Question 32

In Java, which access modifier is used to restrict access to class members to the class itself?

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private

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public

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protected

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static

Question 33

What is a constructor in a class definition used for?

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To initialize object attributes upon creation

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To declare class methods

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To set access modifiers for class members

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To handle object destruction

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using encapsulation in OOP?

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Increased code reusability

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Improved code security

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Simplified debugging

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Enhanced software maintainability

Question 35

What is the difference between a class and an object in OOP?

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A class is a blueprint for creating objects, while an object is an instance of that class

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A class contains methods and attributes, while an object only contains attributes

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A class is static, while an object is dynamic

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There is no difference between a class and an object

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of inheritance in OOP?

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Creating a new class that inherits attributes and methods from an existing class

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Overriding a method in a subclass

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Creating a new object of an existing class

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Assigning a new value to an object attribute

Question 37

What is the purpose of polymorphism in OOP?

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To allow objects of different classes to respond to the same message differently

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To ensure that all objects have the same interface

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To prevent objects from inheriting from multiple classes

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To enforce data hiding

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-designed OOP class?

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Inheritance: The class inherits from multiple parent classes

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High cohesion: Responsibilities are well-defined and focused

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Low coupling: Dependencies on other classes are minimized

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Encapsulation: Internal details are hidden from external access

Question 39

What is the purpose of using interfaces in OOP?

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To define a set of methods that a class must implement

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To provide multiple inheritance, which is not allowed in Java

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To enforce encapsulation by hiding implementation details

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To create abstract classes that cannot be instantiated

Question 40

In object-oriented programming, which concept enables objects of different classes to respond to the same method call in a manner tailored to their specific classes?

Accepted Answer

Polymorphism

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Encapsulation

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Inheritance

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of encapsulation?

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Accessibility

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Data hiding

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Modularity

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Reusability

Question 42

Which of the following is a benefit of using classes and objects?

Accepted Answer

Code organization and reusability

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Improved memory management

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Enhanced security

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Reduced development time

Question 43

What is the process of creating a new object from an existing class called?

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Instantiating

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Overloading

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Inheritance

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Polymorphism

Question 44

Which of the following access modifiers allows access to members within the same class and subclasses?

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Protected

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Private

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Public

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Internal

Question 45

What is the purpose of a constructor in a class?

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To initialize object properties

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To define class methods

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To inherit properties from parent classes

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To handle exceptions

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a type of inheritance in object-oriented programming?

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Polymorphism

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Single inheritance

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Multiple inheritance

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Hierarchical inheritance

Question 47

What is the primary purpose of encapsulation in object-oriented programming?

Accepted Answer

To protect an object's internal data and methods from direct external access, promoting data integrity and modularity.

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To define the structure and behavior of an object.

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To enforce strict type checking during compilation.

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To facilitate code reusability by promoting modularity.

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of object-oriented programming?

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Increased complexity due to the use of multiple classes.

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Easier code understanding due to clear separation of concerns.

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Enhanced maintainability through modularity and encapsulation.

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Improved code reusability through inheritance and polymorphism.

Question 49

Which statement best describes a class in object-oriented programming?

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A blueprint or template that defines the attributes and methods common to all objects of a specific type.

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A variable that stores data.

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A collection of functions that operate on a specific data type.

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An instance of an object with unique data values.

Question 50

What is the process of creating an instance of a class called?

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Instantiation

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Declaration

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Polymorphism

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Inheritance

Question 51

Consider the following code snippet: 
`class Vehicle { ... } 
Car myCar = new Car();` 
What is the relationship between `Vehicle` and `Car`?

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Car inherits from Vehicle, meaning Car is a subclass of Vehicle.

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Vehicle and Car are the same class.

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Vehicle inherits from Car, making it a subclass of Car.

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Vehicle and Car are separate classes with no relationship.

Question 52

Which of the following best exemplifies polymorphism in object-oriented programming?

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A single method name with different implementations in different subclasses.

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A method that takes multiple arguments of different types.

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A class with multiple constructors.

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A method that can be called on objects of different types.

Question 53

What is the main advantage of using inheritance in object-oriented programming?

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Code reusability and reduced complexity by promoting a hierarchical structure, allowing subclasses to inherit attributes and behaviors from parent classes.

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Improved performance due to reduced overhead.

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Increased flexibility in handling different data types.

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Easier code writing by reducing the amount of code needed.

Question 54

A company has an `Employee` class. They create a new `Manager` class that inherits from `Employee`. What is the relationship between `Manager` and `Employee`?

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Manager is a subclass of Employee, inheriting its attributes and methods, but potentially adding its own specific attributes and methods.

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Employee is a subclass of Manager, inheriting its attributes and methods.

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Manager and Employee are separate classes with no relationship.

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Manager and Employee are the same class.