CSC123-01 Week 4 Object-Oriented Programming Recap
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What is a key property that sets constructors apart from normal methods in Java?

  • Constructors have the same name as the class (correct)
  • Constructors always return a value
  • Constructors must have a return type
  • Constructors are private
  • In Java, what does the toString() method do?

  • Performs mathematical calculations
  • Returns a string representation of an object (correct)
  • Checks if an object is null
  • Creates a new object instance
  • How are constructors different from other methods in Java classes?

  • Constructors are used to initialize objects when they are created, while other methods are used to perform specific tasks (correct)
  • Constructors can only be called once, while other methods can be called multiple times
  • Constructors are public, while other methods can have different access modifiers
  • Constructors are used for inheritance, while other methods are used for polymorphism
  • How does Java process arguments and variable assignments for primitive types?

    <p>By value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the keyword 'private' in the Java class provided?

    <p>It restricts access to the member only within the class it is declared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you avoid the ambiguity of variable shadowing in Java?

    <p>Prefixing global variables with 'this'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when objects are destroyed in Java?

    <p>Memory consumed by the objects is freed up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a solid (filled) diamond shape attached to a whole class represent in UML?

    <p>Composition relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of relationship exists between objects in a Composition?

    <p>Strong and permanent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you differentiate between Composition and Aggregation in UML diagrams?

    <p>Composition represents a strong relationship, while Aggregation represents a weak relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it significant for objects in a Composition to have a strong relationship?

    <p>To ensure data encapsulation and information hiding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a composition in object-oriented programming?

    <p>An association where one object owns another object, and the owned object cannot exist without the owner object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of object-oriented programming, what characterizes an aggregation?

    <p>Both objects can exist independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is polymorphism in Java?

    <p>The ability of a Java object to take the shape of objects belonging to their parent classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the instanceof operator in Java used for?

    <p>To check if an object belongs to a specific class</p> Signup and view all the answers

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