When Are Statements in a Class-Level Static Initialization Block Executed

question 11

Multiple Choice

When are statements in a class-level static initialization block executed?

• A)Before the code in the class constructor is executed.
• B)Once when the class is loaded.
• C)Whenever objects of the class are used to access methods.
• D)After the code in the class constructor is executed.

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Definitions:

Umbilical Cord

The cord connecting the placenta and fetus, through which nutrients pass.

Fetus

The developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception to birth, during which major structures and organs develop.

Alpha-Fetoprotein

A protein produced by the liver of a developing fetus, levels of which are tested during pregnancy as a marker for certain conditions.

Neural Tube Defect Screening

A test on a pregnant woman’s blood during the second trimester to measure the level of alpha-fetoprotein; test results reveal possible defects of the spine, spinal cord, skull, and brain.