PCPP1 Advanced Object Oriented Programming Practice Question
When using a metaclass, how can you access the class attributes during the class definition?
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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By accessing the namespace dictionary passed to __new__.
The class dictionary passed to the metaclass's __new__ method contains all the attributes defined within the class body.
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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By calling super().
Why it's wrong here
super() is for instances or methods.
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By accessing the class __dict__.
Why it's wrong here
The class doesn't exist yet.
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By querying the base class.
Why it's wrong here
Attributes are specific to the new class.
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By accessing the namespace dictionary passed to __new__.
Why this is correct
The dictionary is the source of all definitions.
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