Quick Answer
The correct answer is public and protected. These two access modifiers allow access from a subclass in a different package because the protected modifier grants visibility to subclasses through inheritance, even across package boundaries, while public offers unrestricted access to any class. On the Oracle Java Foundations 1Z0-811 exam, this concept tests your understanding of Java’s access control hierarchy, often appearing in questions about member visibility in inheritance scenarios. A common trap is assuming that default (package-private) access works across packages, but it does not—only protected and public do. To remember, think: “Protected for the family tree, public for the whole world.”
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.
Which TWO access modifiers allow access from a subclass in a different package?
private
Why wrong: Private members are not accessible outside the class.
static
Why wrong: Static is not an access modifier.
default (no modifier)
Why wrong: Default access restricts access to the same package.
protected
Protected members are accessible in subclasses even if they are in different packages.
public
Public members are accessible everywhere.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
protected
Option D (protected) is correct because the protected access modifier allows access to members of a superclass by subclasses in different packages, provided the subclass inherits from the superclass. Option E (public) is also correct because public members are accessible from any class, regardless of package or inheritance.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
private
Why it's wrong here
Private members are not accessible outside the class.
static
Why it's wrong here
Static is not an access modifier.
default (no modifier)
Why it's wrong here
Default access restricts access to the same package.
protected
Why this is correct
Protected members are accessible in subclasses even if they are in different packages.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
public
Why this is correct
Public members are accessible everywhere.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Oracle often tests the distinction between access modifiers and non-access modifiers, so candidates may mistakenly select 'static' as an access modifier because it is commonly used with methods and fields.
Detailed technical explanation
In Java, access modifiers control visibility at compile time. The protected modifier allows access not only via inheritance but also through the same package, which can lead to subtle bugs if a subclass in a different package tries to access a protected member using a reference to the superclass (not allowed). A real-world scenario is designing a framework where base class methods are protected to allow extension by external subclasses while hiding implementation details from unrelated classes.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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.
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Object-Oriented Programming — This question tests Object-Oriented Programming — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: protected — Option D (protected) is correct because the protected access modifier allows access to members of a superclass by subclasses in different packages, provided the subclass inherits from the superclass. Option E (public) is also correct because public members are accessible from any class, regardless of package or inheritance.
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