Defintions

Question 1

Object

Answer 1

An object is an abstract entity that describes the data an entity has and the actions the entity performs

Question 2

Class

Answer 2

A class describes the kind of object, it is a blue print that defines all the attributes and methods needed to create an object

Question 3

Identifier

Answer 3

a name that identifies an entity

Question 4

UML

Answer 4

provides a way to visualize the design of a software program. The diagram contains the classes and their interactions

Question 5

instantiation

Answer 5

is the process of creating a specific object from a class which serves as a blueprint.

Question 5

Parameter

Answer 5

Additional information the method needs to complete performing the task

Question 6

instance variable

Answer 6

Variables that hold data for an object and hold that data even after the object is created

Question 7

Signature

Answer 7

The method name and the parameter

Question 8

constructor

Answer 8

Constructor is a special method that sets up an object when its first created, the main job of it is to set up the instance variables

Question 9

Method

Answer 9

implements the behaviour of the object giving its funcitonality

Question 10

Accessor method

Answer 10

a method that returns the value or recieves the value of the variable

Question 11

Mutator method

Answer 11

a method that alters or changes the value of a variable

Question 12

Constructor method

Answer 12

a method that initializes the object when created