A Virtual Function Is a Function That Expects to Be

question 5

Multiple Choice

A virtual function is a function that expects to be __________ in a derived class.

• A) ignored
• B) called frequently
• C) overridden
• D) private
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Intraspecific Competition

Competition among members of the same species for resources such as food, space, and mates, which can influence population dynamics.

Unfavorable Environmental Factor

An external condition that negatively impacts the growth, reproduction, or survival of organisms, such as pollution or extreme temperature.

Competitive Exclusion

A principle that two species competing for the same resources cannot coexist at constant population values if other ecological factors remain constant.

Secondary Succession

An ecological succession that takes place after some disturbance destroys the existing vegetation; soil is already present. See succession.