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What is the primary purpose of the __init__()
method in a Python class?
What is the primary purpose of the __init__()
method in a Python class?
- To automatically execute when a class is defined, setting up class-level attributes.
- To define the class's inheritance structure.
- To specify the destructor method that is called when an object is deleted.
- To automatically execute when an object of the class is created, typically initializing instance variables. (correct)
How can a private method __my_method
of class MyClass
be accessed from outside the class?
How can a private method __my_method
of class MyClass
be accessed from outside the class?
- By using the object name with single underscore like `object._my_method()`
- Directly, using `object.__my_method()`
- By using name mangling: `object._MyClass__my_method()` (correct)
- Private methods cannot be accessed outside the class under any circumstances.
What does the __repr__()
method do?
What does the __repr__()
method do?
- Initializes the object's attributes.
- Returns a string representation of an object. (correct)
- Compares two class objects.
- Returns the length of the object.
Given the following code, what will be the output?
class Calculator:
def __init__(self, value):
self._internal_value = value
def add(self, amount):
self._internal_value += amount
self.display()
def display(self):
print(f"Result: {self._internal_value}")
calc = Calculator(5)
calc.add(3)
Given the following code, what will be the output?
class Calculator:
def __init__(self, value):
self._internal_value = value
def add(self, amount):
self._internal_value += amount
self.display()
def display(self):
print(f"Result: {self._internal_value}")
calc = Calculator(5)
calc.add(3)
Consider the following class definition. What is the purpose of the __cmp__()
method?
class Value:
def __init__(self, val):
self.val = val
def __cmp__(self, other):
return self.val - other.val
Consider the following class definition. What is the purpose of the __cmp__()
method?
class Value:
def __init__(self, val):
self.val = val
def __cmp__(self, other):
return self.val - other.val
What is the significance of the double underscore prefix and suffix (e.g., __methodName__
) in Python?
What is the significance of the double underscore prefix and suffix (e.g., __methodName__
) in Python?
What is the primary purpose of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
What is the primary purpose of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
Which of the following is NOT a key concept of Object-Oriented Programming?
Which of the following is NOT a key concept of Object-Oriented Programming?
What is a class in Object-Oriented Programming?
What is a class in Object-Oriented Programming?
In Python, which keyword is used to define a class?
In Python, which keyword is used to define a class?
What does it mean when we say an object is an 'instance' of a class?
What does it mean when we say an object is an 'instance' of a class?
What is the purpose of the self
parameter in a class method in Python?
What is the purpose of the self
parameter in a class method in Python?
Consider the following code:
class Dog:
def __init__(self, name):
self.name = name
dog1 = Dog("Buddy")
dog2 = Dog("Max")
del dog1
print(dog1.name)
What will be the output of the print
statement?
Consider the following code:
class Dog:
def __init__(self, name):
self.name = name
dog1 = Dog("Buddy")
dog2 = Dog("Max")
del dog1
print(dog1.name)
What will be the output of the print
statement?
Given the following class definition in Python:
class Circle:
def __init__(self, radius):
self.radius = radius
def area(self):
return 3.14159 * self.radius * self.radius
circle1 = Circle(5)
If we were to implement a del circle1.radius
statement after the circle1
object is instantiated what behavior would you except?
Given the following class definition in Python:
class Circle:
def __init__(self, radius):
self.radius = radius
def area(self):
return 3.14159 * self.radius * self.radius
circle1 = Circle(5)
If we were to implement a del circle1.radius
statement after the circle1
object is instantiated what behavior would you except?
Consider the following Python code and determine the output:
class Mystery:
value = 10
def __init__(self, increment):
self.increment = increment
def calculate(self):
self.value += self.increment
return self.value
obj1 = Mystery(5)
obj2 = Mystery(3)
print(obj1.calculate(), obj2.calculate())
Consider the following Python code and determine the output:
class Mystery:
value = 10
def __init__(self, increment):
self.increment = increment
def calculate(self):
self.value += self.increment
return self.value
obj1 = Mystery(5)
obj2 = Mystery(3)
print(obj1.calculate(), obj2.calculate())
What is the primary purpose of the self
argument in a Python class method?
What is the primary purpose of the self
argument in a Python class method?
Within a Python class, how are private variables typically denoted?
Within a Python class, how are private variables typically denoted?
What will be the result of the following code?
class Example:
def __init__(self):
self.public_var = 10
self.__private_var = 20
def get_private(self):
return self.__private_var
obj = Example()
print(obj.public_var)
print(obj.get_private())
print(obj.__private_var)
What will be the result of the following code?
class Example:
def __init__(self):
self.public_var = 10
self.__private_var = 20
def get_private(self):
return self.__private_var
obj = Example()
print(obj.public_var)
print(obj.get_private())
print(obj.__private_var)
Examine the following Python code snippet. What is the area of the rectangle?
class Rectangle:
def __init__(self, length, width):
self.length = length
self.width = width
def calculate_area(self):
return self.length * self.width
rect = Rectangle(7, 6)
area = rect.calculate_area()
print(area)
Examine the following Python code snippet. What is the area of the rectangle?
class Rectangle:
def __init__(self, length, width):
self.length = length
self.width = width
def calculate_area(self):
return self.length * self.width
rect = Rectangle(7, 6)
area = rect.calculate_area()
print(area)
In object-oriented programming, what is the primary reason for using private methods within a class?
In object-oriented programming, what is the primary reason for using private methods within a class?
Consider the following code representing car attributes and their values. Which of these options is the correct way to access and print the price of the car?
Consider the following code representing car attributes and their values. Which of these options is the correct way to access and print the price of the car?
What is the output of the following code snippet?
class Value:
def __init__(self, val):
self.__value = val
def get_value(self):
return self.__value
obj = Value(10)
print(obj.get_value())
print(obj.__value)
What is the output of the following code snippet?
class Value:
def __init__(self, val):
self.__value = val
def get_value(self):
return self.__value
obj = Value(10)
print(obj.get_value())
print(obj.__value)
What is the mechanism for preventing direct access to private attributes from outside a class in Python?
What is the mechanism for preventing direct access to private attributes from outside a class in Python?
Consider the following Python class definition. What is the calculated perimeter of rect
?
class Shape:
def __init__(self, length, width):
self.length = length
self.width = width
def perimeter(self):
return 2 * (self.length + self.width)
class Square(Shape):
def __init__(self, side):
super().__init__(side, side)
rect = Shape(5, 10)
Consider the following Python class definition. What is the calculated perimeter of rect
?
class Shape:
def __init__(self, length, width):
self.length = length
self.width = width
def perimeter(self):
return 2 * (self.length + self.width)
class Square(Shape):
def __init__(self, side):
super().__init__(side, side)
rect = Shape(5, 10)
Given how Python handles private attributes (using name mangling with double underscores), is it technically possible to access a 'private' attribute from outside the class, and if so, how?
Given how Python handles private attributes (using name mangling with double underscores), is it technically possible to access a 'private' attribute from outside the class, and if so, how?
Flashcards
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
A programming paradigm that structures code into 'objects'. These objects contain data (attributes) and behavior (methods).
Class
Class
A blueprint for creating objects, defining their attributes and methods.
Object
Object
An instance of a class, a concrete realization of the blueprint.
class Keyword
class Keyword
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Object Instantiation
Object Instantiation
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Object Properties
Object Properties
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del object.property
del object.property
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Method
Method
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self Parameter
self Parameter
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Accessing private methods
Accessing private methods
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Calling class methods
Calling class methods
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init() Method
init() Method
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repr() Function
repr() Function
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cmp() Function
cmp() Function
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len() Function
len() Function
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What is self
in Python classes?
What is self
in Python classes?
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What is a method in a Python class?
What is a method in a Python class?
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What are attributes in a Python class?
What are attributes in a Python class?
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What are public variables?
What are public variables?
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What are private variables?
What are private variables?
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What are Private methods?
What are Private methods?
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What does the area()
method calculate?
What does the area()
method calculate?
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What does the perimeter()
method calculate?
What does the perimeter()
method calculate?
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How to access attributes inside a class method?
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What is a Class?
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Study Notes
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) structures code by organizing it into "objects."
- Objects represent real-world entities or abstract concepts.
- Objects encapsulate data (attributes) and behavior (methods).
- OOP enables developers to create modular, reusable, and maintainable code.
- Key concepts include Classes and Objects, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism and Abstraction.
Classes and Objects
- "Class" is a blueprint of objects, which encapsulates attributes and methods.
- The
class
keyword creates a class in Python. - The syntax of classes contains the
class
keyword followed by name and a colon, indented block for class definition. - If a class definition is empty, use the
pass
statement to avoid errors. - "Objects" are instances of a class
- Object is created using the class name followed by parentheses
objectName = ClassName()
- Attributes of objects can be accessed and modified using dot notation
car1.name = "Swift"
- Object properties can be deleted using the
del
keyworddel car1.name
Class with Methods
- The
self
parameter references the current instance of the class and accesses variables. - Class methods must have
self
as their first argument. - The value of
self
is automatically provided by Python. - The
self
argument refers to the object itself.
Public and Private Data Members
- Public variables are defined in the class and can be accessed from anywhere using the dot operator.
- Private variables are defined with a double underscore prefix
- Private variables can only be accessed from within the class.
- Attempting to access a private variable from outside the class raises an AttributeError.
Private Methods
- Private methods have implementation details and should not be used outside the class unless necessary.
- Access private method from outside the class using:
objectname._classname__privatemethodname
Calling Class Methods
- You can call a class mthod from another class method using
self.methodname()
__init__()
Method
__init__()
has special significance in Python classes.- It is automatically executed when an object of a class is created.
- Use to initialize the variables of the class object.
__init__()
is prefixed and suffixed by double underscores.
Other Special Methods
__repr__()
is a built-in function with syntaxrepr(object)
and returns a string representation of an object.__cmp__()
is called to compare two class objects.__len__()
is a built-in function with syntaxlen(object)
and returns the length of an object.
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This lesson explains Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and structures code by organizing it into objects. Key concepts include Classes, Objects, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism and Abstraction. OOP enables developers to create modular, reusable, and maintainable code.