Understanding Static Variables and Methods

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What is the purpose of a constructor in Java?

  • To perform operations on variables within a class
  • To call methods within a class
  • To define static variables for a class
  • To create and initialize objects (correct)

Why are the parentheses empty in a constructor declaration?

  • To declare static variables
  • To allow for multiple constructors with different parameters
  • To indicate that the constructor takes no arguments (correct)
  • To make the constructor private

What is the main difference between static variables and instance variables in Java?

  • Static variables can be accessed only within the constructor, while instance variables can be accessed anywhere in the class
  • Static variables belong to individual objects, while instance variables belong to the class as a whole
  • Static variables are initialized by constructors only, while instance variables are initialized by methods
  • Static variables belong to the class as a whole, while instance variables belong to individual objects (correct)

Which of the following best describes the role of a default constructor?

<p>It creates and initializes objects without any parameters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can a constructor have a return type in Java?

<p>No, constructors cannot have a return type in Java (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of variable is shared by all objects of its class?

<p>Static variable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should static variables that are not constants be normally accessed or changed?

<p>Through accessor and mutator methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What keyword is used in the heading of a method definition to denote it as static?

<p>static (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When calling a static method, what should you use instead of the object name?

<p>Class name (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can a static method reference an instance variable of its class?

<p>No, unless it has an object of the class (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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