Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
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What is the primary goal of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?

  • To enhance data storage capabilities
  • To create random data structures
  • To eliminate the need for data analysis
  • To organize data and actions concerning it (correct)

    • What do cognitive mechanisms help us understand in OOP?

  • The structure of programming languages
  • The history of computer science
  • The perception of specific objects (correct)
  • The financial aspects of programming

    • Which term best describes anything that can be distinctly identified?

  • Type
  • Entity (correct)
  • Method
  • Attribute

    • Which of the following statements about attributes is true?

    <p>Attributes help define entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do perceptual segmentation and attributes relate to OOP?

    <p>They help differentiate between objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do common attributes play in object classification?

    <p>They allow grouping of objects into classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of an entity?

    <p>The color red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is selective attention in the context of perception?

    <p>Highlighting specific objects while ignoring others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the current condition of an object?

    <p>Object attributes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process describes the transition of an object from creation to deletion?

    <p>Object lifecycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an object's identity when its attributes change?

    <p>The identity remains constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typical of updating an object's attributes?

    <p>It is a frequent operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes state changes in objects?

    <p>They alter the values of attributes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do operations impact object state changes?

    <p>They are predefined rules that can modify attributes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metaphor is used to describe an object's time in memory?

    <p>A life story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final stage of an object's lifecycle?

    <p>Destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a composition relationship imply about object existence?

    <p>One object is dependent on the existence of another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical lifecycle of an object in object-oriented programming?

    <p>Creation, use, modification, destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are an object's attributes typically modified in object-oriented programming?

    <p>By using methods to update the values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between methods and attributes in an object?

    <p>Methods interact with and can modify the object's attributes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a class in object-oriented programming?

    <p>A blueprint that defines the structure and behavior of objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are instance variables in a class?

    <p>Data attributes that define the state of an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes methods in the context of a class?

    <p>Methods are the behaviors or actions that can be performed on the object's data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a method in object-oriented programming?

    <p>To access and alter instance variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total memory size of the object with the attributes specified?

    <p>272 bits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the name of an object represent in memory management?

    <p>A unique identifier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical size of a memory address in Java?

    <p>32 bits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following attributes is associated with a memory size of 16 bits?

    <p>char gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Java manage unused objects in heap memory?

    <p>By garbage collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is referred to as a variable that holds the physical address of an object?

    <p>Referent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of memory does Java temporarily store data for methods?

    <p>Stack memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total memory size contributed by the name attribute if it has 10 Unicode characters?

    <p>160 bits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary feature of object-oriented programming languages?

    <p>They allow creating new classes and defining methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of languages manipulating objects?

    <p>They typically use predefined classes and objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the turnOn() method of a Lamp class do?

    <p>It changes the lamp's state to on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a method know which specific object to operate on in OOP?

    <p>It uses a dot (<code>.</code>) operator to connect to that object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming language is typically associated with manipulating objects rather than creating them?

    <p>JavaScript</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In object-oriented programming, what do objects use to perform tasks?

    <p>Interaction with other objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a method you might define in a Car class?

    <p>startEngine()</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about attributes in classes is true?

    <p>Attributes define the state of objects in a class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does inheritance in object-oriented programming refer to?

    <p>The organization of classes in a general to specific hierarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might using the term 'means of transportation' cause confusion?

    <p>It encompasses a wide range of vehicles, making the communication unclear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best illustrates the concept of polymorphism?

    <p>All objects receive the same signal but react in their own specific ways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it necessary to use more specific terminology in communication?

    <p>When the context requires detailed information for clarity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of programming, what benefit does polymorphism provide?

    <p>It allows the same interface to be used for different data types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a more general term like 'car' allow in everyday conversations?

    <p>It conveys enough meaning for general understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of polymorphism?

    <p>Only one method can be defined per object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential issue with using overly broad terms in communication?

    <p>They can mislead the audience about the specific subject matter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter 1: Basic Principles: Which Object for Computer Science?

    • This chapter introduces basic principles of computer science, focusing on the object-oriented approach.
    • Software relies on data, requiring understanding, analysis, updates, and storage.
    • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is a solution for effective data management and organization.
    • OOP organizes data and actions into classes and objects for logical and easily followed execution.

    Introduction

    • Software interacts with data; effective use demands understanding, analyzing, updating, and storing it.
    • OOP organizes data and actions on that data making it understandable.
    • Creating classes and objects allows for logical and easy-to-follow data handling.

    Introduction (2)

    • Perception of the environment, like noticing objects when looking out a window, involves cognitive mechanisms.
    • Selective attention prioritizes specific objects while filtering out other elements that are not directly relevant.
    • Objects have attributes such as shape, dimension, and color that define them.
    • These attributes allow for perceptual segmentation to distinguish different objects.

    The Trio <entity, attribute, value>

    • The fundamental building blocks used for describing the world are entities, attributes, and values.
    • Entities represent identifiable things, physical or abstract.
    • Attributes define characteristics of entities.
    • Attributes, together, determine the entity's appearance and role.

    An example of the trio <entity, attribute, value>

    • A diagram demonstrates the concept of entity, attribute and value.
    • Student is the entity; the attributes are: Student Id, Name, Age, Address, and Mobile No.
    • The values associated with these attributes define the current characteristics of the entity.

    What is Object-Oriented Programming?

    • Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a method of programming based on objects rather than functions or procedures.
    • It simplifies the process of software development.
    • It allows for modeling any data logically.
    • Classes are blueprints for creating objects providing easy re-usable actions.

    What is an Object

    • An object is a self-contained unit combining data (state represented by attributes) and behavior (methods).
    • Attributes represent the data associated with an entity (e.g., a car's color, speed, brand).
    • Methods represent actions performed by the object (e.g., accelerate, brake, and honk).
    • Identity is what makes each object different.

    Object Storage of Objects in Memory

    • Each object created in a program gets its own unique memory space.
    • Primitive data types (integers, floating-point numbers, characters) have predefined fixed sizes for efficient memory management by the system.
    • Attributes of an object use these types for efficient memory usage.

    Example of object memory size calculation

    • Calculating the memory required for object attributes like age, height, gender, and name (using appropriate data types) shows how objects take up space in memory.

    The Referent of an Object

    • Objects are given a name (unique identifier) which corresponds to their memory address.
    • Every object has a unique memory address and no two objects can share the same memory address.
    • A special variable called a referent stores the memory address.
    • This referent is stored in a dedicated section of memory enabling efficient memory access.
    • Common memory sizes for memory addresses are 32 bits.

    The Referent of an Object (2)

    • Stack memory acts as a temporary storage for data related to methods during their execution.
    • Heap memory stores objects that are created and persists until not needed anymore when the garbage collector removes them.

    Stack memory example

    • Shows how locally declared variables are stored and removed from the stack during method calls.

    Heap memory example

    • Describes object creation in the heap section of memory and their removal from heap when the are no longer useful.

    Indirect Addressing

    • Multiple referents can point to the same object in memory.
    • The same object in memory can have different names.
    • Different parts of a program can interact with the same object.
    • Using multiple names avoids duplicating memory.
    • This is useful for making software more flexible and reliable.

    Multiple Referents Example

    • Shows an example of assigning a reference(a variable) to a specific object and the impact on changing the object from anywhere.

    The Object in Its Passive Version

    • Objects are often viewed as wholes.
    • Objects consist of parts or sub-objects (e.g., a car is composed of parts like wheels, doors, engine).
    • Public interface refers to aspects of an object which enables other objects to interact with it.
    • Internal functioning includes the actions that make that object unique.
    • Separation of external and internal parts of an object improves software structure.

    Object Composition

    • Composition is a design principle where complex objects are created by combining simpler objects.
    • Objects cannot exist independently of the object that contains them.
    • An example is house objects containing room objects.

    Dependence Relationship

    • Objects are connected but don't rely on each other for existence.
    • The interaction between objects are through references of an object (association).
    • example of a library system where a book object has a reference to an author object, indicating an association. This demonstrates how objects interact through associations instead of strict composition.

    The object in its active version

    • Objects have Dynamic behaviours.
    • The interactions between objects to respond to events.
    • Change in state such as attributes or behavior.
    • Complex systems gain realism and interest when they involve active objects.

    Object State

    • The state of an object is determined by its attributes.
    • Although attributes can change, identity stays constant.
    • Objects can change their state by altering their attributes.
    • Objects remain the same during these changes.

    Object Lifecycle

    • An object goes through stages of creation, usage, modification, and destruction.
    • Memory is allocated and attributes initialized upon object creation.
    • The object’s state can change during its usage and modification as a result of interactions with the program.
    • Objects are removed from memory when no longer needed.

    Responsibility

    • State changes in objects happen because of specific methods assigned to that object.
    • An example is using the method "change" in a traffic light to modify the color attribute.
    • Operations in these methods define the rules for attribute change.

    Exercise

    • Memory management is affected by composite object relationships.
    • When a composite object is destroyed, all contained objects are also destroyed, releasing their allocated memory.

    QCM

    • Questions and answers related to the concepts discussed in the presentation, testing understanding, and providing concrete examples.

    QCM (2)

    • Questions and answers about object lifecycles in object-oriented programming.

    QCM (3)

    • Testing understanding of object attribute change in an object-oriented program.

    Introduction to the concept of a Class

    • A class is a blueprint specifying the structure and characteristics of objects of that type.
    • Objects are created from a blueprint, and the data inside each object is called instance variables.

    Introduction to the concept of a Class (2)

    • Vehicle class, shows how instance variables are stored, and how getter and setter methods access and modify those variables using object references.

    Class Constructor

    • A constructor initializes an object (its attributes) when it's created from a class.
    • Constructor names in Java are matched with the class name.
    • "this" keyword is used to refer to the object being created and initialized in Java.

    Getter

    • Getter methods retrieve the value of an object's attribute.
    • Getter method names follow the convention getAttributeName().

    Setter

    • Setter methods set or update the value of an object’s attribute.
    • Setter method names follow the convention setAttributeName().

    Object Instance

    • An object instance is a specific manifestation of a class.
    • The keyword "new" creates an object instance from a class in Java.

    Example of Object instance

    • Example shows how an instance is created and how methods within that object can be used.
    • Using methods within an object.

    Instance variables and class variables

    • Instances variables are defined and belong to the object instance, while class variables belongs to the class and are shared amongst all objects of that class.
    • Example code demonstrates declaration and usage of both types.

    Instance variables and class variables (2)

    • Definition of instance variables declared inside a class but outside method scope.
    • Example code demonstrates their declaration in a class.

    Instance variables and class variables (3)

    • Static variables (class variables) are associated with the class, not an object.
    • Shared among all instances.
    • Accessed via class name, without needing an object reference.

    Instance variables and class variables (4)

    • Static variables (also called class variables) are associated with the class, not individual objects.
    • Shared among all instances of the class.
    • The same copy of class variables is shared amongst all instances of the class.

    QCM

    • Questions and answers related to class variables and instance variables.

    QCM (2)

    • Questions and answers about scope of variables with specific keywords (example static).

    QCM (3)

    • Questions and answers to differenciate between class variables and instance variables.

    Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Languages vs. Languages Manipulating Objects

    • OOP languages allow programmers to define their own classes and objects, including their attributes and methods.
    • Other languages only provide predefined classes and objects that are already defined, preventing new custom classes from being created.

    Executing the Method on a Specific Object

    • Methods operate on a specific object using the dot notation.

    Executing the Method on a Specific Object (2)

    • Methods "know" and operate on their associated objects.
    • The dot notation connects the method to a specific object in the code.

    How Objects Communicate

    • Objects interact to perform tasks, similar to real-world interactions (teacher-student example).
    • Methods and messages are crucial for interaction between objects, facilitating efficient and effective function.

    Finding Message Recipients

    • Ensuring that an object recieving a message is of the correct type.
    • Storing a reference to the object.
    • How this improves efficiency in passing messages between objects without providing details every time.

    Example: Finding Message Recipients (2)

    • Example of a car class and a parking class, showcasing how a parking lot would know the type of car needing to park.

    What is Inheritance

    • Inheritance is a concept that enables creation of new classes by inheriting attributes and behaviors from existing ones.
    • Classes are connected in a hierarchy from parent to child.

    Hierarchy of Objects

    • Objects can be arranged in a hierarchy, with more general objects at higher levels and more specific objects below.

    Contextual Dependence on the Right Taxonomic Level

    • General terms are used in everyday situations but can be ambiguous in technical contexts.

    Contextual Dependence on the Right Taxonomic Level (2)

    • The level of detail in communication depends on the context.

    Polymorphism

    • Polymorphism is the ability of objects to respond to the same message in different ways based on their type.
    • It enables objects that respond to the same method in different ways.
    • Complements inheritance by allowing class-specific behaviours.

    Polymorphism example

    • Demonstrates how polymorphism applies to common computer interactions like mouse clicks on various objects.

    References

    • A list of sources used in the presentation.

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