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COMPOSITION

Composition in object-oriented programming is a way of creating complex objects by combining simpler objects or data types. It is a type of association between classes where one class contains an instance of another class as a member variable. T


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  1. What is composition in object-oriented programming? a) A way of creating complex objects by combining simpler objects or data types b) A way of inheriting properties and behaviors from a parent class c) A way of creating objects from a template or blueprint Answer: a In composition, which class contains an instance of another class as a member variable? a) The parent class b) The child class c) Both classes Answer: b Which symbol is used to denote composition in a UML class diagram? a) A solid line with an arrow pointing to the contained class b) A dashed line with an arrow pointing to the contained class c) A solid line connecting the two classes Answer: b What is the purpose of using composition in object-oriented programming? a) To create objects with complex behavior b) To simplify the implementation of inheritance c) To create objects with a strong is-a relationship Answer: a How does composition differ from inheritance? a) Composition is a type of association between classes, while inheritance is a way of inheriting properties and behaviors from a parent class b) Composition is used to create a strong is-a relationship between classes, while inheritance is used to combine behaviors from multiple classes c) Composition and inheritance are identical concepts Answer: a Which keyword is used to define a composition relationship in C++? a) extends b) implements c) none Answer: c What happens to the contained object when the containing object is destroyed in composition? a) The contained object is destroyed automatically b) The contained object remains alive c) It depends on how the composition is implemented Answer: a Can a class have multiple instances of another class as member variables in composition? a) Yes b) No c) It depends on the programming language being used Answer: a Which of the following is an example of composition in real-world objects? a) A car's engine and transmission b) A car and a truck c) A car's tires and brakes Answer: a Which of the following is not a benefit of using composition in object-oriented programming? a) Encapsulation of behavior and data b) Code reuse c) Simplified implementation of inheritance Answer: c



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  1. What is composition in object-oriented programming? Answer: Composition is a way of creating complex objects by combining simpler objects or data types. It is a type of association between classes where one class contains an instance of another class as a member variable. How is composition different from inheritance? Answer: Composition is a type of association between classes, while inheritance is a way of inheriting properties and behaviors from a parent class. Composition allows for more flexibility and is often used to create objects with complex behavior. What is the purpose of using composition in object-oriented programming? Answer: The purpose of using composition is to create objects with complex behavior by combining simpler objects or data types. This allows for greater flexibility and code reuse. How is composition represented in a UML class diagram? Answer: Composition is represented in a UML class diagram with a dashed line and an arrow pointing to the contained class. Can a class have multiple instances of another class as member variables in composition? Answer: Yes, a class can have multiple instances of another class as member variables in composition. How does composition affect memory management? Answer: When using composition, the lifetime of the contained object is managed by the containing object. This means that the contained object is automatically destroyed when the containing object is destroyed. What happens to the contained object when the containing object is destroyed in composition? Answer: The contained object is automatically destroyed when the containing object is destroyed in composition. What is the difference between a strong and weak composition relationship? Answer: In a strong composition relationship, the containing object has exclusive ownership of the contained object, and the contained object cannot exist without the containing object. In a weak composition relationship, the containing object has a reference to the contained object, but the contained object can exist independently. How does composition support encapsulation? Answer: Composition supports encapsulation by allowing the containing object to encapsulate the behavior and data of the contained object. What are some real-world examples of composition? Answer: Real-world examples of composition include a car's engine and transmission, a computer's motherboard and processor, and a house's rooms and furniture.

Composition is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming that allows us to create complex objects by combining simpler objects or data types. In composition, one class contains an instance of another class as a member variable, and this contained object can be used to define behavior for the containing object. Composition provides a way to create more flexible and reusable code. It allows for the creation of complex objects that can be easily modified and updated without having to change the entire object structure. By breaking down complex objects into smaller, simpler objects, we can better manage and maintain our codebase. In composition, the containing object has exclusive ownership of the contained object. This means that the contained object cannot exist without the containing object. When the containing object is destroyed, the contained object is also destroyed. This ensures that memory is managed efficiently and prevents memory leaks. Composition is often represented in a UML class diagram with a dashed line and an arrow pointing to the contained class. This indicates that the containing class has a composition relationship with the contained class. One of the benefits of using composition is that it allows for encapsulation of behavior and data. By containing the behavior and data of an object within another object, we can prevent external access to that object's data and behavior, which helps to ensure the integrity of the object. Real-world examples of composition include a car's engine and transmission, a computer's motherboard and processor, and a house's rooms and furniture. In each of these examples, the objects are made up of smaller, simpler objects that work together to create a more complex object with specific behavior and functionality.