If Two Variables Contain Aliases of the Same Object Then

question 26

Multiple Choice

If two variables contain aliases of the same object then

• A) the object may be modified using either alias
• B) the object cannot be modified unless there's a single reference to it
• C) a third alias is created if/when the object is modified
• D) the object will become an "orphan" if both variables are set to null
• E) answers A and D are both correct

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