Structures vs Classes in Programming

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What does the 'using System;' statement in C# signify?

Including the System namespace in the program

Which of the following are valid C# value types?

byte, int, decimal

What is a characteristic of C# reference types?

Contain references to objects

Which C# type is used to represent a single Unicode character?

char

What is the purpose of the 'delegate' keyword in C#?

Create a reference to a method

What is the primary role of namespaces in C# programming?

Organize classes into modules

What is a key difference between Structures and Classes in C#?

Structures cannot be abstract, while Classes can be abstract

Which statement regarding memory overhead is accurate when comparing Structures and Classes in C#?

Structures have no memory overhead as they are value types, while Classes have memory overhead as they are reference types

What is a common characteristic of Fields and Methods within a Class in C#?

Fields and Methods are often referred to as 'Class Members'

Which access modifier in C# makes the code accessible for all classes?

public

When creating an object of a Class in C#, what is used to initialize its values?

Constructor

Why can Structures not have a destructor in C#?

Structures are value types and do not require explicit memory management like destructors

What is the default access modifier for class members in C# if no access modifier is specified?

Private

Which concept in C# focuses on hiding sensitive data from users?

Encapsulation

What is the purpose of providing get and set methods in C# properties?

To achieve encapsulation

Which category does a class belong to if it inherits fields and methods from another class in C#?

Derived Class

What does using the : symbol signify in C#?

Inheritance

How does encapsulation in C# contribute to code maintenance?

By reducing the possibility of code errors

What is a key difference in memory allocation between structs and classes in C#?

Structs are allocated on the stack, while classes are allocated on the heap

Which type, struct or class, is more suitable for light weight objects in C#?

Structs

What is a characteristic of member access in structs and classes?

Classes allow public, protected, internal, and private access modifiers, while structs only allow public access

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using structs over classes in C#?

Faster execution speed compared to classes

What type of inheritance is supported by classes but not by structs in C#?

Multiple inheritance

Which term best describes how data is assigned in structs compared to classes in C#?

Copies data

Learn the key differences between structures and classes in programming: from memory allocation to the presence of destructors and abstract types. Explore when to use structures for small data and classes for large data, and practice creating a class named 'Car' in a programming language.

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