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All non-instantiable classes are abstract.
All non-instantiable classes are abstract.
False
Inheritance has what kind of relationship?
Inheritance has what kind of relationship?
Is-a relationship
What is a process that combines the data and the operations on that data?
What is a process that combines the data and the operations on that data?
Encapsulation
Composition has what kind of relationship?
Composition has what kind of relationship?
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The private members of the superclass can be accessed directly by the subclass.
The private members of the superclass can be accessed directly by the subclass.
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All data members of the superclass are also data members of the subclass.
All data members of the superclass are also data members of the subclass.
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What happens in single inheritance?
What happens in single inheritance?
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What happens in multiple inheritance?
What happens in multiple inheritance?
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Does Java support multiple inheritance?
Does Java support multiple inheritance?
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What type of inheritance does Java support?
What type of inheritance does Java support?
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What is an overriding method?
What is an overriding method?
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What is an overloading method?
What is an overloading method?
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What happens during method overloading?
What happens during method overloading?
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If a subclass defines a class method with the same signature as a superclass method, the subclass method hides the one in the superclass.
If a subclass defines a class method with the same signature as a superclass method, the subclass method hides the one in the superclass.
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A subclass inherits all of the public and protected members of its superclass, no matter what package the subclass is in.
A subclass inherits all of the public and protected members of its superclass, no matter what package the subclass is in.
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A subclass can have its own private data members and its own constructor.
A subclass can have its own private data members and its own constructor.
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When we instantiate a subclass object, this object cannot directly access the private instance variables of the superclass.
When we instantiate a subclass object, this object cannot directly access the private instance variables of the superclass.
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The methods of the subclass can directly access the private members of the superclass.
The methods of the subclass can directly access the private members of the superclass.
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The constructors of the subclass can directly initialize only the instance variables of the subclass.
The constructors of the subclass can directly initialize only the instance variables of the subclass.
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What keyword is used to call a constructor of the superclass?
What keyword is used to call a constructor of the superclass?
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Invoking a superclass constructor must be the first line of the subclass constructor.
Invoking a superclass constructor must be the first line of the subclass constructor.
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The superclass must be properly initialized, and it must be initialized before any new items are created and initialized in the subclass.
The superclass must be properly initialized, and it must be initialized before any new items are created and initialized in the subclass.
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If a constructor does not explicitly invoke a superclass constructor, the Java compiler automatically inserts a call to the default constructor of the superclass.
If a constructor does not explicitly invoke a superclass constructor, the Java compiler automatically inserts a call to the default constructor of the superclass.
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If the superclass does not have a default constructor, we will get a compile-time error.
If the superclass does not have a default constructor, we will get a compile-time error.
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A subclass constructor invokes a superclass constructor either explicitly (super) or implicitly.
A subclass constructor invokes a superclass constructor either explicitly (super) or implicitly.
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What is constructor chaining?
What is constructor chaining?
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A subclass cannot access the private members of the superclass.
A subclass cannot access the private members of the superclass.
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A subclass can directly access what member of a superclass?
A subclass can directly access what member of a superclass?
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In an inheritance hierarchy, the public and protected members of a superclass are directly accessible in a subclass, across any number of generations.
In an inheritance hierarchy, the public and protected members of a superclass are directly accessible in a subclass, across any number of generations.
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In Java, if we define a class and do not use the reserved word extends to derive it from an existing class, then the class is automatically considered to be derived from the Object class.
In Java, if we define a class and do not use the reserved word extends to derive it from an existing class, then the class is automatically considered to be derived from the Object class.
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What class does the toString method come from?
What class does the toString method come from?
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What happens when we define a class and don't use the keyword 'extends' to derive it from an existing class?
What happens when we define a class and don't use the keyword 'extends' to derive it from an existing class?
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What is the supreme class in Java?
What is the supreme class in Java?
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Study Notes
General Concepts
- Non-instantiable classes are not necessarily abstract; this statement is false.
- Inheritance depicts an "is-a" relationship, signifying a specialized version of a class.
- Composition reflects a "has-a" relationship, indicating ownership or part-whole association.
Encapsulation
- Encapsulation combines data and its operations, promoting modularity in design.
Class Relationships in Inheritance
- Public and protected members of a superclass are accessible to subclasses, irrespective of package location.
- Private members of a superclass are inaccessible directly from subclasses.
- Subclasses inherit all data members and methods from superclasses, unless the methods are overridden.
Types of Inheritance
- Single inheritance involves a subclass derived from a single superclass.
- Multiple inheritance, where a subclass extends multiple superclasses, is not supported in Java.
- Java allows a class to implement multiple interfaces while extending one class.
Method Overriding and Overloading
- Overriding occurs when a subclass method has the same header as a superclass method, but a different body.
- Overloading is characterized by methods sharing the same name but differing in parameters.
- Method overloading allows for multiple versions of the same method based on argument types.
Constructors and Initialization
- The
superkeyword is used to invoke a superclass's constructor. - A subclass constructor must call a superclass constructor as its first statement.
- If not explicitly invoked, Java automatically calls the default constructor of the superclass.
- A compile-time error occurs if a superclass lacks a default constructor.
Access Modifiers and Member Visibility
- Subclasses cannot access private members of the superclass; this is a fundamental restriction.
- Protected members can be accessed directly by subclasses.
- Members of the superclass remain accessible at any level in the inheritance hierarchy.
Object Class
- Every class in Java, unless specified otherwise, is implicitly derived from the Object class.
- The
toStringmethod originates from the Object class, serving as a default way to represent object information.
Constructor Chaining
- Constructor chaining allows a series of constructors to be invoked up to the Object class, reinforcing the inheritance relationship and ensuring proper initialization across all levels.
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Test your understanding of Java class relationships, including concepts like encapsulation, inheritance types, and member accessibility. This quiz explores key principles that govern object-oriented programming in Java, helping you grasp how classes interact.
