20+ practice questions focused on Object-Oriented Programming — one of the most tested topics on the Certified Associate Python Programmer PCAP exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Object-Oriented Programming PracticeA developer creates a Python class with a method that is intended to be overridden in subclasses. Which approach best ensures that the method is not accidentally called on the base class?
Explanation: Raising NotImplementedError inside the base class method is the standard Python idiom for defining an abstract-like method that must be overridden in subclasses. If a subclass fails to override the method and it is called, Python will raise an explicit error at runtime, preventing accidental use of the base implementation. This approach enforces the contract that the method is intended only for subclasses, without requiring the `abc` module.
A developer wants to ensure that a class attribute is shared among all instances but cannot be modified from outside the class. Which approach is most appropriate?
Explanation: Option D is correct because defining a private class attribute with name mangling (e.g., `__shared`) prevents direct external modification, and providing a class method (using `@classmethod`) allows read-only access to the attribute. This ensures the attribute is shared among all instances (since it belongs to the class, not instances) while enforcing encapsulation.
A Python class 'BankAccount' has a method 'withdraw(amount)' that deducts 'amount' from 'self.balance'. A developer writes a subclass 'SavingsAccount' that overrides 'withdraw' to add a penalty if balance drops below minimum. Which design pattern is being used?
Explanation: Option C is correct because method overriding is the mechanism where a subclass provides a specific implementation of a method that is already defined in its superclass. In this scenario, SavingsAccount overrides the withdraw method from BankAccount to add penalty logic, which is the defining characteristic of method overriding in Python.
A team is developing a system that must handle different types of documents (PDF, Word, etc.). Each document type has a unique parsing method. To avoid massive conditional logic, which OOP concept should be applied?
Explanation: Polymorphism allows different document types (PDF, Word, etc.) to be treated uniformly through a common interface (e.g., a `parse()` method) while each class implements its own parsing logic. This eliminates the need for conditional statements (like `if type == 'PDF'`) because the correct method is resolved at runtime via dynamic dispatch, which is exactly what the team needs to avoid massive conditional logic.
A developer writes a class 'Logger' with a class method 'log(msg)' that writes to a file. Another class 'AppLogger' inherits from 'Logger'. The developer expects both classes to share the same file handle. However, after creating an instance of 'AppLogger', the file handle is different. What is the most likely cause?
Explanation: Option B is correct because if the file handle is opened in the `__init__` method of the base class, each time a new instance is created (including when an `AppLogger` instance is created), a new file handle is opened. This means the `Logger` class and the `AppLogger` class do not share the same file handle; instead, each instance gets its own handle. To share a single file handle across all instances, the file handle should be opened as a class attribute or in a class method, not in `__init__`.
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