SH1679: Classes, Objects and Methods (Part 1) - Class Method Definitions
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What is the main purpose of public modifiers in Java?

  • Hide implementation details
  • Restrict access to program entities
  • Change data stored in private instance variables
  • Allow unrestricted use of program entities (correct)
  • Which term refers to a public method that changes data stored in one or more private instance variables?

  • Accessor
  • Encapsulation
  • Setter
  • Mutator (correct)
  • What is the primary function of private modifiers in Java?

  • Restrict access within a class method definition (correct)
  • Change data stored in private instance variables
  • Combine data and actions into a single item
  • Return data from a private instance variable
  • Which aspect of a class does encapsulation primarily focus on?

    <p>Hiding implementation details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Java, what do access modifiers collectively refer to?

    <p>Restrictions on program entity access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common starting keyword for method identifiers that return data from private instance variables?

    <p>'get'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are instance variables in Java?

    <p>Variables declared outside any method, constructor or code block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of methods return a single value or object?

    <p>Methods that derive data from a task or operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'this' keyword in Java?

    <p>References the name of an object receiving a method call</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are local variables declared in Java?

    <p>Within a method definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of information hiding in programming?

    <p>To restrict access to some object components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do methods help in programming?

    <p>By categorizing statements to perform operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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