Object-Oriented Programming

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

A blueprint for creating objects. Defines attributes (data) and methods (functions)

Question 2

Object

Answer 2

An instance of a class. Contains actual data and can perform operations defined by its class

Question 3

Inheritance

Answer 3

A mechanism where one class (subclass) inherits attributes and methods from another class (superclass)

Question 4

Encapsulation

Answer 4

The bundling of data and methods that operate on that data within one unit, and restricting access to some of the object’s components

Question 5

Polymorphism

Answer 5

The ability to present the same interface for different underlying data types