When a Subclass Constructor Calls Its Superclass Constructor, What Happens

question 17

Multiple Choice

When a subclass constructor calls its superclass constructor, what happens if the superclass's constructor does not assign a value to an instance variable?

• A) A syntax error occurs.
• B) A compile-time error occurs.
• C) A run-time error occurs.
• D) The program compiles and runs because the instance variables are initialized to their default values.

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Definitions:

Capital Budgeting

The process by which investors determine the value of potential investments or projects by assessing the cash inflows and outflows associated with them.

Conventional Cash Flows

A series of inward and outward cash flows over time where there is typically one initial outflow followed by several inflowing cash amounts.

Profitability Index

The Profitability Index is a financial metric that compares the present value of future cash flows generated by a project to the initial investment, used to assess the attractiveness of an investment.

Average Accounting Return

A method of measuring an investment's profitability by comparing its average net income to its average book value.