Under What Circumstances Can You Return a Reference from a Method

question 6

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances can you return a reference from a method?

• A) Only when the method performing the return is a static type method.
• B) Only when the reference is for an array defined within the method's scope.
• C) Only when a method is returning optional parameters with known values as the reference.
• D) Only when it is safe to return, such as returning a reference from a method if the reference was passed into the method.

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Definitions:

Coupon Bond

A type of bond that pays the holder interest at fixed intervals through coupons.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock, representing the amount that the issuing company agrees to pay at maturity or the value on which dividend payments are calculated.

Coupon Rate

The interest rate paid by a bond issuer on its nominal value, determining the periodic interest payments to bondholders.

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if held until its maturity date.