Suppose We Have a String Object Referenced by a Variable

question 26

Multiple Choice

Suppose we have a String object referenced by a variable called listing. Suppose we want a new String object that consists of the first 5 characters in listing. Which of the following lines of code will achieve this?

• A) String prefix = listing.front(5);
• B) String prefix = listing.front(6);
• C) String prefix = listing.substring(1,5);
• D) String prefix = listing.substring(0,5);
• E) String prefix = listing.firstChars(5);

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Definitions:

NCI

Non-Controlling Interest, a minority shareholding in a subsidiary not owned by the parent company, reflecting those shareholders' claim on assets and earnings.

Disclosure

The provision of financial and other significant information about a company to its stakeholders, typically through financial statements and notes, to facilitate informed decision-making.

Subsidiary

A company that is controlled by another company, typically referred to as the parent company.

Intragroup Transaction

Financial transactions that occur between two entities within the same group, not affecting the financial position of the group as a whole when consolidated.