A Class That Is Not Intended to Be Instantiated but Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

A class that is not intended to be instantiated but is to be used only as a base class is called a(n) ____________.

• A) abstract class
• B) dummy class
• C) placeholder
• D) entity class

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Definitions:

McDonaldization

A term used by sociologist George Ritzer to describe the process by which the principles of the fast-food restaurant are coming to dominate more and more sectors of American society as well as of the rest of the world.

Predictability

The ability to foretell future events or behaviors based on patterns or known information.

Standardization

The process of developing and implementing technical standards to ensure consistency, safety, and interoperability of products and services.

George Ritzer

George Ritzer is a prominent American sociologist known for his contributions to consumer culture theory, globalization, and his concept of McDonaldization.