PCPP1 Advanced Object Oriented Programming Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are true regarding multiple inheritance in Python?
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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super() is used for cooperative method calls.
Python uses C3 MRO to resolve calls, and super() is used for cooperative calls.
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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It is not supported.
Why it's wrong here
It is supported.
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super() is used for cooperative method calls.
Why this is correct
This allows all classes in the chain to execute.
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The MRO is determined at runtime.
Why it's wrong here
It is calculated at class creation time.
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It uses the C3 linearization algorithm.
Why this is correct
This is the algorithm for MRO.
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Multiple inheritance is always preferred over composition.
Why it's wrong here
Composition is often preferred.
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