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What is the meaning of the word 'POLYMORPHISM' in Greek?
What is the meaning of the word 'POLYMORPHISM' in Greek?
Method Overloading is directly supported in Python.
Method Overloading is directly supported in Python.
True
What is the purpose of Method Overriding?
What is the purpose of Method Overriding?
To change or extend the behavior of an inherited method.
There are two types of Polymorphism: (1) _______________________, (2) _______________________.
There are two types of Polymorphism: (1) _______________________, (2) _______________________.
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What is required for Method Overriding?
What is required for Method Overriding?
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Method Overloading requires a class hierarchy.
Method Overloading requires a class hierarchy.
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What is the difference between Method Overloading and Method Overriding?
What is the difference between Method Overloading and Method Overriding?
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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Which of the following best describes the concept of Polymorphism in Python?
Which of the following best describes the concept of Polymorphism in Python?
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Which type of Polymorphism is used to change or extend the behavior of an inherited method?
Which type of Polymorphism is used to change or extend the behavior of an inherited method?
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What is the primary purpose of Method Overloading?
What is the primary purpose of Method Overloading?
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Which of the following statements is true about Method Overriding?
Which of the following statements is true about Method Overriding?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Method Overloading?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Method Overloading?
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What is the main difference between Method Overloading and Method Overriding?
What is the main difference between Method Overloading and Method Overriding?
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Which of the following statements is false about Method Overloading?
Which of the following statements is false about Method Overloading?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of both Method Overloading and Method Overriding?
Which of the following is a characteristic of both Method Overloading and Method Overriding?
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Study Notes
Polymorphism
- Polymorphism comes from the Greek words "POLY" and "MORPHISM", meaning "many forms".
- It is an important feature in Python that allows defining methods in a child class with the same name as in their parent class.
Types of Polymorphism
- There are two types of Polymorphism:
- Method Overloading
- Method Overriding
Method Overloading
- Defining multiple methods in the same scope (usually in the same class) with the same name but different signatures (number or type of parameters).
- Purpose: To allow different ways to call a method with different parameters.
- Characteristics:
- Must have the same method name but different parameters.
- Does not require inheritance.
- Usually within the same class.
Method Overriding
- Subclass provides a specific implementation of a method already defined in its superclass.
- Purpose: To change or extend the behavior of an inherited method.
- Characteristics:
- Must have the same name and parameters as the method in the superclass.
- Requires a class hierarchy (inheritance).
Polymorphism
- Polymorphism comes from the Greek words "POLY" and "MORPHISM", meaning "many forms".
- It is an important feature in Python that allows defining methods in a child class with the same name as in their parent class.
Types of Polymorphism
- There are two types of Polymorphism:
- Method Overloading
- Method Overriding
Method Overloading
- Defining multiple methods in the same scope (usually in the same class) with the same name but different signatures (number or type of parameters).
- Purpose: To allow different ways to call a method with different parameters.
- Characteristics:
- Must have the same method name but different parameters.
- Does not require inheritance.
- Usually within the same class.
Method Overriding
- Subclass provides a specific implementation of a method already defined in its superclass.
- Purpose: To change or extend the behavior of an inherited method.
- Characteristics:
- Must have the same name and parameters as the method in the superclass.
- Requires a class hierarchy (inheritance).
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Understand the concept of polymorphism in Python, including its types, method overloading, and method overriding.
