PCPP1 Advanced Object Oriented Programming Practice Question
What is the consequence of not calling super().__init__() in a class with multiple inheritance?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The initialization chain for parent classes is interrupted.
The MRO chain will break, and sibling classes may not be initialized properly, potentially causing missing attributes or logic errors.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The class will not be created.
Why it's wrong here
The class will be created, but state will be broken.
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All attributes will be lost.
Why it's wrong here
Only state managed by parent classes is affected.
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The initialization chain for parent classes is interrupted.
Why this is correct
Cooperative multiple inheritance depends on every class calling super().
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Python will raise a RuntimeError.
Why it's wrong here
Python does not track this automatically.
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