Consider the Following Code Snippet

question 74

Multiple Choice

Consider the following code snippet:
Public static void reverse(List list) { . . . }
Which of the following statements about this code is correct?

• A) This is an example of a wildcard with an upper bound.
• B) This is an example of a wildcard with a lower bound.
• C) This is an example of an unbounded wildcard.
• D) This code is illegal.

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Definitions:

Discomfort Justification

The process of creating a reason or justification for enduring an unpleasant experience, often to reconcile cognitive dissonance.

Symbolic Self-Completion

A psychological theory suggesting individuals seek to acquire and display symbols that reflect their self-identity, especially when their identity is in question.

Induced Hypocrisy

A psychological state or condition whereby individuals are made to recognize the contradiction between their attitudes and behavior, often to prompt a change.

Paradigm

A typical example or pattern of something; a model that is especially prevalent in scientific theories or how particular sets of rules define a scientific discipline.