Returning References to Non-Const, Private Data

question 14

Multiple Choice

Returning references to non-const, private data:

• A) Allows private functions to be modified.
• B) Is only dangerous if the binary scope resolution operator (::) is used in the function prototype.
• C) Allows private member variables to be modified, thus "breaking encapsulation."
• D) Results in a compiler error.

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