PCPP1 Advanced Object Oriented Programming Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are true about magic methods?
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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They provide hooks into Python language operators.
Magic methods start and end with double underscores, and they allow objects to integrate with Python's built-in syntax.
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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They are only available for built-in types.
Why it's wrong here
They are available for user-defined classes.
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They provide hooks into Python language operators.
Why this is correct
They are the standard hooks for operators like +, -, etc.
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They always start and end with '__'.
Why this is correct
This is their naming convention.
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They cannot be overridden.
Why it's wrong here
They can be overridden in subclasses.
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They are intended for direct calling by the user.
Why it's wrong here
They are meant to be called by the interpreter.
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