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Object-Oriented Programming Flashcards

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  1. Which keyword is used to define a class in Python?

    Answer: class

    The `class` keyword is used to define a class in Python.

  2. What is the purpose of the `__init__` method in a Python class?

    Answer: To initialize a new instance

    `__init__` is the constructor method called automatically when a new object is created.

  3. How do you create an instance of a class named `Car`?

    Answer: Car()

    You instantiate a class by calling it like a function: `Car()`.

  4. What does the `self` parameter represent in a Python class method?

    Answer: The current instance

    `self` refers to the current object instance on which the method is being called.

  5. Which method is called when an object is deleted or garbage collected?

    Answer: __del__

    `__del__` is the destructor method called when an object is about to be destroyed.

  6. What is encapsulation in object-oriented programming?

    Answer: Bundling data and methods within a class

    Encapsulation bundles data (attributes) and behavior (methods) together inside a class.

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