Practice The static Keyword - 4.9 | Chapter 4: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java | JAVA Foundation Course
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the static keyword signify?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how a class and its instances interact.

Question 2

Easy

Can you name a common use of static methods?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of functions that perform calculations.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the static keyword indicate about a class member?

  • It belongs to an instance
  • It belongs to the class
  • It cannot be changed

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about whether the member is shared or unique.

Question 2

True or False: Static variables are created for each instance of a class.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how many copies exist for shared data.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a class called Library that counts the number of books added to it using a static variable. Write methods to add a book and display the total count.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how each addition of a book should affect a shared count.

Question 2

Explain how changing a static variable from an instance method could lead to side effects. Provide an example to illustrate.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how one instance's change could impact others.

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