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What are the main components of a class?

Data and processing

Attributes and methods (correct)

Variables and functions

Properties and behaviors

What is the purpose of a constructor?

To initialize the class attributes (correct)

To execute the main method

To define the class name

To create instances of a class (correct)

A package is a collection of classes that are related to each other.

True

What is the purpose of the `this` keyword in Java?

The <code>this</code> keyword refers to the current object within a class. It is useful for distinguishing between local variables and class attributes that have the same name, and also for invoking constructors from within another constructor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between procedural programming and object-oriented programming?

Object-oriented programming focuses on objects, while procedural programming focuses on procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the `main` method in a Java program?

The <code>main</code> method is the entry point of a Java program. Signup and view all the answers

What is method overloading in Java?

Method overloading allows a class to have multiple methods with the same name but different parameter lists. This enables flexibility in how you call a method based on the data you want to provide. Signup and view all the answers

Which access modifier allows member variables or methods to be accessible only within the declaring class?

private Signup and view all the answers

A `getter` method is used to the value of a private attribute, while a `setter` method is used to it.

retrieve, modify Signup and view all the answers

The `null` keyword represents a reference that does not point to any object.

True Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of garbage collection in Java.

Garbage collection is an automatic process in Java that reclaims unused memory automatically. It identifies objects that are no longer referenced by the program and frees up the memory they occupy for reuse. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the `Scanner` class in Java?

To read input from the keyboard Signup and view all the answers

The `import` statement is used to make classes from other packages available for use in your program.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is encapsulation in object-oriented programming?

The process of hiding data and methods within a class, making them accessible only through defined interfaces. Signup and view all the answers

Which access modifier can be used to make members of a class accessible only to the class itself, its derived classes, and classes within the same package?

protected Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between public and private access modifiers in Java?

The <code>public</code> access modifier makes members accessible from any class, while the <code>private</code> access modifier restricts access to members only within the declaring class. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of inheritance in object-oriented programming.

Inheritance allows one class (child class) to inherit properties and methods from another class (parent class). It promotes code reusability, helps model real-world relationships between objects, and makes code more organized and maintainable. Signup and view all the answers

How does inheritance differ from composition in object-oriented programming?

Inheritance is a 'is-a' relationship, where a child class inherits properties and methods from a parent class. Composition is a 'has-a' relationship, where one class contains an instance of another class as a member. Inheritance often focuses on general-to-specific relationships, while composition lets you build objects from other objects for more complex structures. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

OOP languages are designed to address the challenges of procedural programming.
OOP bases its design on the concept of a single entity called an object.
Each object in an OOP program comprises data (variables) and functions (methods) operating on those data.
Objects interact by sending messages to each other.

Procedural Programming Review

Procedural programming involves defining variables(structures, arrays, etc.) and functions to manipulate data without explicit connections between them.
Programs execute sequentially by calling procedures and supplying necessary data to accomplish tasks.

Objects and Classes

An object is a complex data type (as opposed to primitive types).
A class defines the blueprint of an object, grouping data (variables) and associated functions (methods).
An object is an instance of a class, a specific value drawn from the class's definition.

Classes and Objects

Classes are templates for creating objects.
Objects have characteristics or properties stored in attributes.
Objects also have behaviors or actions in their methods.
A method in an object is like a subroutine, the actions it can perform.

Instances of a Class/Creation of Objects

Creating an object involves using the new operator followed by a constructor of the class.
Declaring an object only reserves space; creating an object with new initializes it.

Accessing Object Members

To access attributes or methods within an object, use the dot notation.

Static Methods

Static methods belong to the class, not to individual objects.
They can be used directly through the class name.

Packages

Java packages group classes, aiding modularity and organization.
A package is a directory that contains related packages and classes.

The `this` Keyword

The this keyword refers to the current object instance within an object's method, valuable when attribute and parameter names overlap.

Constructors

Constructors are special methods used to initialize objects.
Java creates a default constructor if none is defined.

Methods: Overloading

Methods with the same name but different parameter lists are overloaded.

Methods: Syntax

Method definitions follow a specific syntax (return type, method name, parameters, and body).

The `final` Keyword

final variables are constant.
final methods can't be overridden in subclasses.
final classes can't be subclassed.

The `null` Keyword

The null keyword represents a reference to nothing.
Variables of reference types are initialized to null by default.

The `Garbage Collector`

Garbage Collection is a process where Java automatically reclaims memory occupied by objects no longer referenced by the program.

Input/Output (I/O) with Scanner

Java's Scanner class is used to read input from the console.
The code must include the necessary import statement to use scanner functions.

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Questions and Answers

What are the main components of a class?

What is the purpose of a constructor?

A package is a collection of classes that are related to each other.

What is the purpose of the this keyword in Java?

What is the difference between procedural programming and object-oriented programming?

What is the role of the main method in a Java program?

What is method overloading in Java?

Which access modifier allows member variables or methods to be accessible only within the declaring class?

A getter method is used to ______ the value of a private attribute, while a setter method is used to ______ it.

The null keyword represents a reference that does not point to any object.

Explain the concept of garbage collection in Java.

What is the purpose of the Scanner class in Java?

The import statement is used to make classes from other packages available for use in your program.

What is encapsulation in object-oriented programming?

Which access modifier can be used to make members of a class accessible only to the class itself, its derived classes, and classes within the same package?

What is the difference between public and private access modifiers in Java?

Explain the concept of inheritance in object-oriented programming.

How does inheritance differ from composition in object-oriented programming?

Study Notes

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Procedural Programming Review

Objects and Classes

Classes and Objects

Instances of a Class/Creation of Objects

Accessing Object Members

Static Methods

Packages

The this Keyword

Constructors

Methods: Overloading

Methods: Syntax

The final Keyword

The null Keyword

The Garbage Collector

Input/Output (I/O) with Scanner

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