Object Oriented Programming Week 10: Arrays

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What happens when an argument is passed by value in a method call?

The called method cannot modify the argument's data. (correct)

The original variable's value is modified directly.

Both the original and the copied values are modified.

A copy of the argument's value is created for the method. (correct)

Which of the following statements is true regarding pass-by-reference?

It does not improve performance when passing large data.

The called method can access and modify the original variable's value. (correct)

The called method works with a separate copy of the argument.

Pass-by-reference is always used for primitive data types.

What is a characteristic of multidimensional arrays?

They can only have two dimensions: rows and columns.

They are similar to tables with spots for rows and columns. (correct)

They are defined using a single row of values.

They cannot contain varying lengths of sub-arrays.

In which case can Java allow modification of an object's data when passing it to a method?

When dealing with reference object types. Signup and view all the answers

How are two-dimensional arrays declared and initialized in Java?

Using brackets to group the elements into rows. Signup and view all the answers

What type of variable can hold only one value at a time?

Primitive type Signup and view all the answers

Which keyword is used to create an array in Java?

new Signup and view all the answers

What will the expression 'c.length' return?

The total number of elements in array c Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Pass-By-Reference' imply when passing arrays to methods?

The method can modify the original array. Signup and view all the answers

In the expression 'c[a + b] += 2', what will it affect when 'a' is 5 and 'b' is 6?

It will add 2 to element c[11]. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the index of an array?

Index must be a positive integer or integer expression. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the finally statement in a try-catch block?

To guarantee code execution after try-catch regardless of any exception. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sum = c + c + c' imply about array c?

It aggregates the values in all elements of c. Signup and view all the answers

What is the output when trying to print an array directly in Java?

A reference to the array object is printed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of modifying an element in an array passed to a method using Pass-By-Value?

The original array remains unchanged. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an exception is thrown in the try block but not caught?

The program terminates without executing the catch block. Signup and view all the answers

How do you pass an array to a method in Java?

Use the array name directly without brackets. Signup and view all the answers

What type of loop does the enhanced for statement represent in Java?

A loop designed to iterate through each element of an array. Signup and view all the answers

In which situation would you see the output 'Something went wrong.'?

If an exception occurs within the try block. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid stepping outside the array bounds?

It prevents ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException. Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of using an enhanced for statement?

It eliminates the need for a loop counter and reduces errors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to declare and create an array of integers in Java?

int[] c; c = new int[5]; Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options correctly initializes two String arrays in a single declaration?

String[] b, x = new String[]; Signup and view all the answers

What does the try-catch statement accomplish in Java?

It allows handling of exceptions that might occur during execution. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Java, what is the purpose of the catch statement within a try-catch block?

To define the block of code that handles exceptions if they occur. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if you run the following code: System.out.println(myNumbers); without proper indexing?

It will raise an exception at runtime. Signup and view all the answers

How can an exception be defined within a Java program?

As an indication of a problem during program execution. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of array initializers in Java?

To directly assign values to an array during creation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a valid syntax for initializing an array in Java?

int nums[] = new int(3); Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Information

Course: Object Oriented Programming
Institution: Saudi Electronic University
Week: 10
Topic: Arrays

Primitive vs. Reference Types

Primitive variables hold a single value of the declared type
Assigning a new value to a primitive variable replaces the previous one
Reference types store memory addresses of objects
A reference variable refers to an object, not the object's data itself

Creating, Initializing, and Modifying Arrays

Arrays store multiple data elements of the same type
Fixed-length data structures
Array size is determined when it’s created
Elements are accessed using index numbering, starting from 0

Exception Handling (Try-Catch Statements)

Exceptions indicate errors during program execution
Handle potential errors by placing error-prone code within a try block
Corresponding catch blocks handle the exception if it occurs

Enhanced for Statement

Iterates through array elements without a counter
Prevents the risk of going beyond array boundaries

Passing Arrays to Methods

Specify the array name in the method call
Pass-by-value—the method receives a copy of the values in the array; changes to the copy within the method will not affect the original array
Pass-by-reference—the method receives a refrence to the data; changes within the method will affect the original array

Pass-By-Value vs. Pass-By-Reference

Pass-by-value: A copy of the parameter is created, changes inside the method don't affect the original data in the calling method.
Pass-by-reference: The method receives a reference to the original data, changing the values in the method directly impacts the original values.

Multidimensional Arrays

Arrays with multiple levels of indices (e.g., tables with rows and columns)
Declaring a two-dimensional array example b[2][2]

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This quiz covers key concepts related to arrays in Object Oriented Programming. Explore the differences between primitive and reference types, how to create and modify arrays, and the basics of exception handling with try-catch statements. Test your understanding of enhanced for statements used in array iteration.