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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