Consider the Classes Below, Declared in the Same File

question 1

Multiple Choice

Consider the classes below, declared in the same file:
class A {
Int a;
Public A() {
A = 7;
}
}
Class B extends A {
Int b;
Public B() {
B = 8;
}
}
Which of the statements below is false?

• A) Both variables a and b are instance variables.
• B) After the constructor for class B executes, the variable a will have the value 7.
• C) After the constructor for class B executes, the variable b will have the value 8.
• D) A reference of type A can be treated as a reference of type B.

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Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond, stock, or coupon as stated by the issuer, which is the minimum amount at which the security can be sold.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, typically with dividends that are paid out before dividends to common shareholders.

No-par Common Stock

No-par common stock is issued without a par value, and its value is determined by what investors are willing to pay for it, rather than being stated in the company's charter.

Cash Dividend

A payout to shareholders from a company's earnings in the form of cash.