Data Abstraction in Java

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Which of the following correctly defines an abstract class in Java?

An abstract class cannot have constructors.

An abstract class can be instantiated directly.

An abstract class must have at least one abstract method.

An abstract class can contain both abstract and non-abstract methods. (correct)

A subclass can inherit an abstract class but does not have to implement its abstract methods.

False

What is the purpose of using abstract methods in Java?

To force subclasses to provide specific implementations while keeping a general structure.

An abstract method defined in an abstract class must be ________ by the subclass.

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Which keyword is used to declare an abstract class in Java?

abstract Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their definitions:

Abstract Class = Cannot be instantiated and may have abstract and non-abstract methods Abstract Method = Declared without an implementation ArrayList = A resizable array class in Java Code Reusability = Sharing common functionalities among subclasses Signup and view all the answers

The ArrayList class allows for a fixed size array to be implemented.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is one key advantage of using abstract classes in Java?

Code reusability. Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to add elements to an ArrayList?

add() Signup and view all the answers

The size of an ArrayList is fixed and cannot change after creation.

False Signup and view all the answers

What package must be imported to use ArrayList in Java?

java.util Signup and view all the answers

To remove an element by its index from an ArrayList, you would use the _______ method.

remove Signup and view all the answers

What will the following code return: fruits.get(0); given fruits contains 'Apple' at index 0?

Apple Signup and view all the answers

The ArrayList can store null values as elements.

True Signup and view all the answers

Write the line of code to create an ArrayList that can store strings.

ArrayList<String> fruits = new ArrayList<>(); Signup and view all the answers

Match the ArrayList methods with their functionalities:

add() = Adds an element to the list remove() = Removes an element from the list set() = Modifies an element at a specific index size() = Returns the number of elements in the list Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Data Abstraction in Java

Data Abstraction simplifies complexity by hiding implementation details and showing only essential information.
An abstract class is declared with the keyword abstract and cannot be instantiated directly; it must be inherited by a subclass.
Abstract classes can contain both abstract methods (no body) and non-abstract methods (with body).

Example of an abstract class:

abstract class Animal {
    abstract void sound(); // Abstract method
    void sleep() {         // Non-abstract method
        System.out.println("Sleeping...");
    }
}

An abstract method lacks implementation in the abstract class and must be implemented in the subclass.

Example of subclass implementing an abstract method:

class Dog extends Animal {
    void sound() { // Implementation of abstract method
        System.out.println("Woof");
    }
}

Purpose of abstract classes and methods:
- Abstraction forces subclasses to define specific behaviors while retaining a general structure.
- Code Reusability allows sharing common functionalities among subclasses.
- Flexibility enables changing subclass implementations without affecting the abstract class.

Important Points on Data Abstraction

Abstract classes contain both abstract and concrete methods.
Subclasses must implement all abstract methods unless they are abstract themselves.
Abstract classes cannot be instantiated directly, only their subclasses after implementation.
Abstract classes can have constructors, fields, and methods like regular classes.

ArrayList in Java

The ArrayList class, part of the java.util package, provides a resizable array that dynamically adjusts size.
Importing ArrayList: Required to use it.
```
import java.util.ArrayList;
```

Key Operations with ArrayList

Creating an ArrayList: Instantiate similarly to other objects while specifying the type.
```
ArrayList<String> fruits = new ArrayList<>(); // ArrayList of Strings
```
Adding Elements: Use add() method; ArrayList resizes automatically.
- Add at the end: fruits.add("Apple");
- Add at a specific index: fruits.add(1, "Banana");

Accessing Elements: Retrieve using index.

String fruit = fruits.get(0); // Accesses "Apple"

Modifying Elements: Update using set() method at a specified index.
```
fruits.set(1, "Mango"); // Changes index 1 to "Mango"
```

Removing Elements: Use remove() method by index or object.

fruits.remove(0);       // Removes element at index 0
fruits.remove("Mango"); // Removes "Mango"

ArrayList Size: Use size() method to get current element count.
```
int size = fruits.size(); // Number of elements
```
Iterating through ArrayList: Use loops, such as enhanced for-each.
```
for (String fruit : fruits) {
    System.out.println(fruit);
}
```

Important Points on ArrayList

Dynamic Size: Size can change as elements are added or removed, unlike fixed-size arrays.
Generics: Ensures type safety while specifying the type of elements stored.
Null Values: ArrayList can contain null values, counted as elements.
Indexed Access: Elements accessed and modified using their index.

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