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What is a characteristic of a non-void method?
What is a characteristic of a non-void method?
- It does not return any value.
- It returns a value specified in the method header. (correct)
- It must print results to display output.
- It cannot be called from other methods.
Which of the following methods is an example of a void method?
Which of the following methods is an example of a void method?
- public static int max(int num1, int num2)
- public static double calculateArea()
- public static void main(String[] args) (correct)
- public static String howdy()
What would be the output if the method 'max(5, 2)' is called?
What would be the output if the method 'max(5, 2)' is called?
- 5 (correct)
- 5 and 2
- Error: Arguments must be non-negative.
- 2
What type of method is used to perform an operation without needing to return a value?
What type of method is used to perform an operation without needing to return a value?
Which statement correctly describes the method 'public static String howdy()'?
Which statement correctly describes the method 'public static String howdy()'?
What is the main difference between void methods and non-void methods?
What is the main difference between void methods and non-void methods?
Which method can be directly used to obtain user input?
Which method can be directly used to obtain user input?
What does the method call 'str.indexOf()' do?
What does the method call 'str.indexOf()' do?
How does the stack store elements when calling methods?
How does the stack store elements when calling methods?
What is the primary difference between arguments and parameters?
What is the primary difference between arguments and parameters?
What is the correct order for passing parameters when calling a method?
What is the correct order for passing parameters when calling a method?
What happens to the stack when a method call is finished?
What happens to the stack when a method call is finished?
Which statement about method overloading is true?
Which statement about method overloading is true?
What is the notable difference between pass-by-value and pass-by-reference when calling methods?
What is the notable difference between pass-by-value and pass-by-reference when calling methods?
What must be true for a method call with parameters?
What must be true for a method call with parameters?
What is the main concept described when multiple methods have the same name but different parameter lists?
What is the main concept described when multiple methods have the same name but different parameter lists?
In the context of method overloading, which of the following parameter differences is NOT valid?
In the context of method overloading, which of the following parameter differences is NOT valid?
What will happen when the following overloaded method is called: max(5, 2) in the context of the provided example?
What will happen when the following overloaded method is called: max(5, 2) in the context of the provided example?
What defines the scope of a local variable?
What defines the scope of a local variable?
Which type of variable can be referenced from any method in the program?
Which type of variable can be referenced from any method in the program?
Which of the following statements about local variables is true?
Which of the following statements about local variables is true?
In the provided max method examples, what output will result from calling max(5.5, 2.2)?
In the provided max method examples, what output will result from calling max(5.5, 2.2)?
What happens if two methods are declared with the same name and parameter types?
What happens if two methods are declared with the same name and parameter types?
What is the primary purpose of overloading methods in a class?
What is the primary purpose of overloading methods in a class?
How does the sequence of parameter types affect method overloading?
How does the sequence of parameter types affect method overloading?
Flashcards
What is a method?
What is a method?
A collection of statements grouped together to perform an operation. Methods can be reusable blocks of code.
What is a void method?
What is a void method?
A method that does not return a value. Used to perform actions like printing or displaying output.
What is a non-void method?
What is a non-void method?
A method that returns a value of the same type declared in its header. Used to perform calculations or calculations with output.
What does indexOf()
do?
What does indexOf()
do?
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What does length()
do?
What does length()
do?
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What does System.out.println()
do?
What does System.out.println()
do?
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What does JOptionPane.showInputDialog()
do?
What does JOptionPane.showInputDialog()
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What does Math.random()
do?
What does Math.random()
do?
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Method Overloading
Method Overloading
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Variable Scope
Variable Scope
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Local Variable
Local Variable
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Global Variable
Global Variable
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Void Method
Void Method
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Non-Void Method
Non-Void Method
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Method call
Method call
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Stack
Stack
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Arguments
Arguments
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Parameters
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Pass-by-value
Pass-by-value
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Study Notes
Methods
- A method is a collection of statements grouped to perform an operation.
- Methods can be predefined (e.g.,
Math.random()
,str.length()
,System.out.println()
) or custom-written. - Custom methods can be categorized as:
Void
: Does not return a value. Often used to display output.Non-void
: Returns a value of a specified type.
Example Method Types
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Void
examples: Methods that don't return any value, often used to print results to the console. -
Non-void
examples: Methods that return a value of a specific type, often used to calculate and return results. Example: Determining maximum value.
Calling Methods
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To use a method, invoke or call it by its name, providing input values (arguments) as needed.
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Method calls occur within the context of your program's main method (or other appropriate method).
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When a method is called, parameters (arguments) are stored in memory on the stack.
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After a method completes execution, control returns to the calling method, and memory allocated to the called method is released.
Passing Parameters (Arguments)
- Parameters or arguments passed to a method are copied for use within the method (
pass-by-value
). - The original variables outside the method are not affected by operations within the method.
Overloading Methods
- You can have multiple methods with the same name in a class, as long as the parameter lists are different.
- The different parameter lists distinguish the methods, even with similar names.
- This allows for flexibility to have varied functions under the same method name.
Variable Scope
- Variables declared inside a method (local variables) have a scope limited to that method.
- Variables declared outside any method (global variables) are accessible throughout the program, within every method.
Static vs. Non-static Methods
Static
methods belong to the class itself and can be called without creating an object of the class.Non-static
methods belong to an object of the class and require an object to be created beforehand to be called.
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