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Question 1

What is object-orienting programming?

Answer 1

Object-orienting programming allows a program to solve problems by programming objects that interact with each other.Classes are made to create objects which contain methods and attributes

Question 2

Define class in OOP

Answer 2

A template used to define an object.It specifies the methods and attributes an object should have.

Question 3

Define Object in OOP

Answer 3

An instance of a class

Question 4

Define Method in OOP

Answer 4

A subroutine associated with an object

One type is a constructor- defines how an object is created

Question 5

Define Attirtubute in OOP

Answer 5

Variables contained within and associated to an object

Question 6

Define Encapsulation in OOP

Answer 6

Ensuring private attributes can only be amended through public methods.This prevents objects being, manipulated in unintended ways

Question 7

Define Inheritance in OOP

Answer 7

The ability for a class to inherit the methods and attributes of a parent class .its child class can have its own methods and attribute and override methods of its parents class

Question 8

Define Polymorphism in OOP

Answer 8

Meaning ‘many forms’ polymorphism is the ability for objects of different classes to be treated in the same way
For example, the same method may be applied to objects of different classes