4.5 - Abstraction
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Practice Questions
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What is abstraction in programming?
💡 Hint: Think about operating complex machines.
Give an example of an abstract class.
💡 Hint: Consider real-world entities.
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What is the purpose of abstraction in Java?
💡 Hint: Consider driving a car.
True or False: An abstract class can be instantiated.
💡 Hint: Think about what 'abstract' means.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an abstract class for a Vehicle with methods for start, stop, and a property called fuelType. Create subclasses for Car and Motorcycle that implement these methods.
💡 Hint: Think about the functionalities specific to each vehicle type.
Consider a bank system that has an abstract class Account with an abstract method getBalance(). Implement it for CheckingAccount and SavingsAccount. Discuss the advantages of using abstraction in this case.
💡 Hint: Use the abstraction principle to maintain code clarity.
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