A Protected Member of a Class May Be Directly Accessed

question 18

Multiple Choice

A protected member of a class may be directly accessed by __________.

• A) methods of the same class
• B) methods of a subclass
• C) methods in the same package
• D) Any of these

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Definitions:

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle that circulates blood throughout the body, crucial for maintaining life by supplying oxygen and nutrients.

Respiration

The biological process involving the exchange of gases between an organism and its environment, enabling breathing.

Instinctive Behavior

Instinctive behavior is an innate, unlearned response pattern exhibited by an organism when presented with certain stimuli.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.