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What is a key focus of the course related to programming skills?
What is a key focus of the course related to programming skills?
Which concept is NOT explicitly included in the course content?
Which concept is NOT explicitly included in the course content?
What is the primary programming language taught in the course?
What is the primary programming language taught in the course?
What methodology is emphasized for students to understand the subject effectively?
What methodology is emphasized for students to understand the subject effectively?
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Which of the following activities is NOT part of the learning approach in this course?
Which of the following activities is NOT part of the learning approach in this course?
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Which of the following concepts is NOT a fundamental principle of Object-oriented Programming?
Which of the following concepts is NOT a fundamental principle of Object-oriented Programming?
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What is the primary purpose of a constructor in C++ classes?
What is the primary purpose of a constructor in C++ classes?
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Which keyword is used in C++ to declare a function that can be overridden in derived classes?
Which keyword is used in C++ to declare a function that can be overridden in derived classes?
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In C++, which of the following represents a feature that allows a function to accept different types of arguments?
In C++, which of the following represents a feature that allows a function to accept different types of arguments?
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What is the purpose of the 'this' pointer in C++?
What is the purpose of the 'this' pointer in C++?
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- Focus on understanding Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and techniques.
- Emphasis on C++ programming fundamentals and software engineering principles.
- Enables design and implementation of OOP software to address moderately complex problems.
Course Structure
- The course combines lectures, laboratory practice, and handouts.
- Practical exercises and assignments form an essential part of the learning experience.
Assessment Criteria
- Quizzes: 15% of the total grade, conducted in class.
- Assignments: 15% of the total grade to be submitted as scheduled.
- Attendance: Constitutes 10% of the total grade, taken randomly.
- Final Exam: 60% of total grade, duration of 2 hours.
Class Participation
- Attendance is mandatory; missing more than 50% may prohibit final exam participation.
- Acceptable excuses for absence must be authorized by the Dean of Students.
C++ Programming Highlights
- C++ enhances C by introducing object orientation.
- Classes are the core feature supporting OOP, serving as user-defined data types.
Class Definitions
- Classes are blueprints for defining the structure of objects.
- Syntax:
class ClassName { public: MemberType MemberName; }; - Members can be public (accessible outside the class) or private/protected (restricted access).
Objects in C++
- An object is an instance of a class, akin to a variable of a data type.
- Object declaration mirrors variable declaration:
ClassName ObjectName; - Example:
Box Box1;andBox Box2;creates two Box objects.
Accessing Class Members
- Public data members are accessed using the member access operator (
.). - Example of accessing and manipulating object data in C++:
- Define an object and assign values, e.g.,
Box1.height = 5.0; - Calculate and store the volume:
volume = Box1.height * Box1.length * Box1.breadth;
- Define an object and assign values, e.g.,
Key Terms
- Data Encapsulation: Bundling data with its operations in classes.
- Inheritance: A mechanism for deriving new classes from existing ones.
- Polymorphism: Ability to call the same function in different contexts.
- Abstraction: Hiding complex implementation details while exposing essential features.
Reference Materials
- Essential readings include texts by Bjarne Stroustrup, Deitel, and Malik focused on C++ programming.
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This quiz covers the key concepts of Object Oriented Programming using C++. Tailored for students at the University of Mines and Technology, it includes questions based on the lecture notes compiled by Dr. William Akotam Agangiba and Ezekiel M. Martey. Test your understanding of classes, objects, inheritance, and other OOP principles.
