The answer is Alice. This is correct because when the Manager constructor calls super(name), it invokes the Employee class constructor, which sets the private name field to "Alice", and the inherited getName() method then returns that stored value. On the Oracle Java Foundations 1Z0-811 exam, this tests your understanding of inheritance constructor chaining in Java—specifically that the super() call must be the first statement in a subclass constructor and that it initializes inherited fields before any subclass-specific logic runs. A common trap is forgetting that the superclass constructor executes first, so the name field is already set when the Manager object is created. Memory tip: think of super() as the "parent's handshake"—you must greet the parent class before you can use its inherited members.
1Z0-811 Object-Oriented Programming Practice Question
This 1Z0-811 practice question tests your understanding of object-oriented programming. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
public class Employee {
private String name;
public Employee(String name) { this.name = name; }
public String getName() { return name; }
}
public class Manager extends Employee {
private int teamSize;
public Manager(String name, int teamSize) {
super(name);
this.teamSize = teamSize;
}
}
What is the output of: System.out.println(new Manager("Alice", 5).getName());
Refer to the exhibit.
public class Employee {
private String name;
public Employee(String name) { this.name = name; }
public String getName() { return name; }
}
public class Manager extends Employee {
private int teamSize;
public Manager(String name, int teamSize) {
super(name);
this.teamSize = teamSize;
}
}
A
Runtime exception
Why wrong: No exception.
B
Compilation fails
Why wrong: Code compiles; Employee has a no-arg constructor? No, but Manager calls super(name) explicitly.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Alice
Option C is correct because the code creates a new Manager object with the name "Alice" and a level of 5, then calls getName() on it. Assuming Manager extends a class (likely Employee) that has a constructor setting the name field via super(name), getName() returns the stored name "Alice". The code compiles and runs without exception, printing "Alice".
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
Runtime exception
Why it's wrong here
No exception.
✗
Compilation fails
Why it's wrong here
Code compiles; Employee has a no-arg constructor? No, but Manager calls super(name) explicitly.
✓
Alice
Why this is correct
Correct; name is set via super constructor.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
null
Why it's wrong here
super(name) sets name to Alice.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Oracle often tests whether candidates understand that a subclass constructor can pass arguments to a superclass constructor, and that inherited methods like getName() work correctly without additional overrides, causing some to mistakenly think the code fails or returns null.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, Java constructors in a subclass chain must call a superclass constructor (explicitly or implicitly via super()). If Manager's constructor calls super(name, level), the Employee superclass stores the name. The getName() method is typically a simple getter returning that field. In real-world applications, such inheritance patterns are common for modeling hierarchical roles (e.g., Employee → Manager) where each subclass adds specialized attributes like level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 1Z0-811 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Object-Oriented Programming — This question tests Object-Oriented Programming — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Alice — Option C is correct because the code creates a new Manager object with the name "Alice" and a level of 5, then calls getName() on it. Assuming Manager extends a class (likely Employee) that has a constructor setting the name field via super(name), getName() returns the stored name "Alice". The code compiles and runs without exception, printing "Alice".
What should I do if I get this 1Z0-811 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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