Inheritance in Object-Oriented Programming
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Which of the following statements about inheritance is true?

  • Inheritance does not allow for the reuse of existing classes.
  • Inheritance only supports single-level classification.
  • Inheritance allows for the creation of new classes without modifying existing ones. (correct)
  • Inheritance introduces undesirable side effects into the rest of the program.

What is the purpose of inheritance in object-oriented programming?

  • To create new classes with the same properties as existing classes.
  • To support hierarchical classification and reusability. (correct)
  • To introduce side effects into the rest of the program.
  • To modify existing classes without adding new features.

Which of the following is an example of inheritance?

  • A bird being a part of the class 'bird'.
  • A bird being a part of the class 'flying bird'. (correct)
  • A robin being a part of the class 'flying bird'.
  • A robin being a part of the class 'bird'.

What is the main advantage of using inheritance in programming?

<p>It supports the reuse of existing classes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to derive a new class from an existing one?

<p>To add additional features to an existing class without modifying it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes inheritance in object-oriented programming?

<p>The process of sharing common characteristics between classes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using inheritance in programming?

<p>Allows for reusability of existing classes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of deriving a new class from an existing one?

<p>To add additional features to the existing class (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept behind the division of classes in inheritance?

<p>Each derived class shares common characteristics with the base class (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the real appeal and power of the inheritance mechanism in object-oriented programming?

<p>To reuse existing classes and tailor them as needed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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