If a Programmer Writes a Class Wanting It to Be

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a programmer writes a class wanting it to be extended by another programmer, then this programmer must

• A) change private methods and instance data to be protected
• B) change public methods and instance data to be protected
• C) change all methods to be protected
• D) change the class to be protected
• E) none of the above, the programmer does not have to change anything

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Definitions:

Subjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or bias, often negative, towards people, groups, or subjects, based on stereotypes rather than individual merit.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people in which the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.