9.5 - Constructor Overloading
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Practice Questions
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Define constructor overloading in one sentence.
💡 Hint: Think about how classes can have multiple ways to be initialized.
What does the this keyword refer to in a constructor?
💡 Hint: It helps distinguish between instance variables and method parameters.
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What is the purpose of constructor overloading?
💡 Hint: Focus on the initialization aspect.
True or False: Constructor overloading allows for multiple constructors with different names.
💡 Hint: Remember that the name must remain the same.
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Create a class called Student that demonstrates constructor overloading. Include at least three constructors: one that takes no parameters, one that takes a name and age, and another that takes name, age, and major. Write a method to display the student's information.
💡 Hint: Try to implement default values and how they can help construct an instance.
Design a Account class with overloaded constructors. One constructor should initialize an account with just an account number, while another should allow setting the account number and balance. Implement methods to display account details.
💡 Hint: Think about various ways users might open an account with different initial setups.
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