Practice Dependency: The 'Uses-A' or 'Knows-About' Relationship (Weakest Link) - 2.2.4 | Software Engineering - Object-Oriented Design: Relationships, Interactions, and Process | Software Engineering Micro Specialization
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2.2.4 - Dependency: The 'Uses-A' or 'Knows-About' Relationship (Weakest Link)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does the term 'dependency' signify in OOD?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how one class may rely on another.

Question 2

Easy

How is a dependency represented in UML?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the visual symbols used in UML diagrams.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is a dependency in Object-Oriented Design?

  • A strong relationship between classes
  • A weak relationship indicating one class uses another
  • An ownership relationship
  • None of the above

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember how one class interacts with another temporarily.

Question 2

True or False: A dependency indicates a structural connection between classes.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how dependency differs from other relationships.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simple OOD model for an e-commerce application, detailing at least three dependencies between classes.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what classes interact and how one might rely on another.

Question 2

Identify and discuss the potential impact of changing the structure of a class that is heavily depended upon in your design.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how software dependencies can affect overall system integrity.

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