4.5 - Inheritance in Java
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of inheritance in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about how children inherit traits from their parents.
Define superclass in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider which class is at a higher level in the hierarchy.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does inheritance allow in Java?
💡 Hint: Recall the main goal of inheritance from class discussions.
True or False: A subclass can have multiple superclasses.
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of class hierarchies.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a Java program that demonstrates all three types of inheritance (single, multilevel, and hierarchical). Include at least one overridden method.
💡 Hint: Make sure to include the `extends` keyword in your subclass definitions.
Reflect on how the use of inheritance impacts software maintenance and design. Write a short paragraph discussing the pros and cons.
💡 Hint: Consider both sides of the argument — the good and the bad of using inheritance.
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