4.4 - Encapsulation
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Practice Questions
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What is encapsulation in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps your account's balance safe from direct changes.
Name one access modifier in Java.
💡 Hint: It restricts the visibility of class members.
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What does encapsulation primarily achieve in programming?
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of data protection and access regulation.
True or False: Encapsulation allows direct access to private members outside the class.
💡 Hint: Consider the rules of private access.
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Design a BankAccount class that encapsulates the balance and provides methods for deposits and withdrawals, ensuring that withdrawals do not exceed the balance.
💡 Hint: Focus on restricting access and ensuring logical conditions are met during transactions.
Reflect on a situation in which a public variable might cause data integrity issues. How would encapsulation prevent such issues? Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about scenarios in banking, gaming, or other applications where state consistency is crucial.
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