11.4 - Object Class and Method Overriding (Java-Specific)
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Practice Questions
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What is the Object class in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about where all classes start from.
What does method overriding allow in Java?
💡 Hint: Consider how subclasses can change behaviors.
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What method is used to compare two objects for equality in Java?
💡 Hint: Think of how you'd compare two items.
True or False: Every class in Java inherits from the Object class.
💡 Hint: Consider the root of the class hierarchy.
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Create a Java class hierarchy with a superclass Vehicle and subclasses Car and Truck. Override a method in both subclasses and demonstrate polymorphism.
💡 Hint: Think of how methods might behave differently in subclasses.
Why is method overriding also beneficial for code testing?
💡 Hint: Consider how testing frameworks often need different behaviors from the same method.
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