OOP Concepts: Abstraction and Inheritance

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What is the purpose of abstraction in object-oriented programming?

To include all features and explanations of an object
To represent essential features without including the explanations (correct)
To create multiple objects with similar properties
To operate on data without defining its type

What is the primary function of a class in object-oriented programming?

To define the object's properties and its operations (correct)
To operate on data without defining its type
To create multiple objects with similar properties
To include all features and explanations of an object

What is encapsulation in the context of object-oriented programming?

The ability of an object to take on multiple forms
The process of creating multiple objects with similar properties
The concept of hiding the implementation details and showing only the necessary information (correct)
The act of representing essential features without including the explanations

What is the purpose of inheritance in object-oriented programming?

To reuse code and add new features to an existing class (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of inheritance in object-oriented programming?

A dog is a part of the class 'mammal' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is polymorphism in object-oriented programming?

The ability of an object to take on multiple forms (C) Signup and view all the answers

In object-oriented programming, what is the concept of hiding implementation details and showing only the necessary information to the outside world?

Encapsulation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary addition to the C language that formed the basis of C++?

The class construct feature (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which one object can acquire the properties of another object?

Inheritance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of creating objects from classes?

Instantiation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of representing complex real-world objects using simpler objects?

Abstraction (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for objects that can take on multiple forms?

Polymorphic (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a class in object-oriented programming?

To serve as a blueprint or plan for creating multiple objects (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is encapsulation responsible for in object-oriented programming?

Hiding data fields and functions from other parts of the program (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a class and its objects in object-oriented programming?

A class is a blueprint or plan for creating multiple objects (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using classes in object-oriented programming?

It enables the creation of multiple objects with a uniform set of attributes and services (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for describing the concept of hiding data and functions from other parts of the program?

Encapsulation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an object's interface in object-oriented programming?

To allow other parts of the program to access an object's data (A) Signup and view all the answers