Sample Data Structures Questions - Chapter 2Sample Data Structures Questions

Chapter 2
Abstract Data Types and C++ Classes
Data Structures and Other Objects Using C++
by Michael Main and Walter Savitch
ISBN 0-8053-7470-1, Softcover, 784 pages, 1997

The Purpose of These Questions

These are typical exam questions from Chapter 2 of the textbook. These exact
questions might not be on your exam, but if you research and find the right
answers to these questions, that should be good preparation for a real exam.
(It's also possible that some of this material was not covered in your class.)
At the moment there are 13 short answer questions and 11 multiple choice
questions in this file (which was last updated on Friday, January 17, 1997).
Short Answers
Short Answers
Section 2.1 - 2.2
Introduction to Classes
Here is part of the Throttle declaration:

class Throttle
{
public:
void shut_off();
double flow();
...
private:
int position;
};

Write several lines of C++ code to declare a Throttle called quiz, activate
the member function that shuts off quiz's flow, and then print the current
flow from quiz.
The public part of the Throttle declaration from class notes is shown below.
Mark each function member header as follows: Mark C for any constructor; mark
X for any function that is forbidden from changing the throttle�s data fields.

class Throttle
{
public:
Throttle( );
Throttle(int size);
void shut_off( );
void shift(int amount);
double flow( ) const;
bool is_on( ) const;
...

What is an automatic default constructor, and what does it do?

What is an inline member function, and when might one be used? Give a small
example as part of your answer.
Short Answers
Section 2.3
The Header File and the Implementation File
What is a macro guard in a header file, and what is its purpose? Give a small
 example as part of your answer.
Suppose that the Throttle class is implemented with a header file (throttle.h)
and an implementation file (throttle.cxx). Write the include directive that is
needed for a program to use the Throttle class.
Short Answers
Section 2.4
Classes and Parameters
When is it appropriate to use a const reference parameter? Give a small
example as part of your answer.
Suppose a function has a parameter named x, and the body of the function
changes the value of x. When should x be a value parameter? When should it be
a reference parameter? With this function, could x ever be a const reference
parameter?
Write one clear sentence telling me when it would be appropriate to use a
const reference parameter.
Write one clear sentence telling me when it would be appropriate to use a
reference parameter.
Short Answers
Section 2.5
Operator Overloading and Friends
Here is a small class definition:

class Small
{
public:
Small( );
void k() const;
void h(int i);
friend f(Small z);
private:
int size;
};

Suppose that x and y are both Small objects. Write the word "legal" or
"illegal" in each location of this table to indicate whether the indicated
statement is legal or illegal in these locations: StatementIn a main
programIn the const member function kIn the friend function f
x = y;...
x.size = y.size;...
x.size = 3;...
x.h(42);...

Suppose that you define a new class called Foo. For two Foo objects x and y,
you would like the expression x+y to be a new Foo object. What is the
prototype of the function that you must write to enable expressions such as
x+y?
Write one clear sentence telling me when it would be appropriate to declare a
function as a friend of some class.
Multiple Choice
Multiple Choice
Section 2.1 - 2.2
Introduction to Classes
Here is the start of a class declaration:

class Foo
{
public:
void x(Foo f);
 void y(const Foo f);
void z(Foo f) const;
...

Which of the three member functions can alter the PRIVATE member variables of
the Foo object that activates the function?
A. Only x can alter the private member variables of the object that
activates the function.
B. Only y can alter the private member variables of the object that
activates the function.
C. Only z can alter the private member variables of the object that
activates the function.
D. Two of the functions can alter the private member variables of the object
that activates the function.
E. All of the functions can alter the private member variables of the object
that activates the function.
Is it possible for a member function of a class to activate another member
function of the same class?
A. No.
B. Yes, but only public member functions.
C. Yes, but only private member functions.
D. Yes, both public and private member functions can be activated within
another member function.
Can two classes contain member functions with the same name?
A. No.
B. Yes, but only if the two classes have the same name.
C. Yes, but only if the main program does not declare both kinds
D. Yes, this is always allowed.
What is the common pattern of class definitions that is used in Chapter 2?
A. Member functions and member variables are both private.
B. Member functions are private, and member variables are public.
C. Member functions are public, and member variables are private.
D. Member functions and member variables are both public.
Consider this class definition:

class Quiz
{
public:
Quiz( );
int f( );
int g( ) const;
private:
double score;
};

Which functions can carry out an assignment score=1.0; to the private member
variable score?
A. Both f and g can carry out the assignment.
B. f can carry out the assignment, but not g.
C. g can carry out the assignment, but not f.
D. Neither f nor g can carry out the assignment.
What is the primary purpose of a default constructor?
A. To allow multiple classes to be used in a single program.
B. To copy an actual argument to a function's parameter.
C. To initialize each object as it is declared.
D. To maintain a count of how many objects of a class have been created.
Suppose that the Foo class does not have an overloaded assignment operator.
What happens when an assignment a=b; is given for two Foo objects?
 A. The automatic assignment operator is used
B. The copy constructor is used
C. Compiler error
D. Run-time error
Multiple Choice
Section 2.4
Classes and Parameters
When should you use a const reference parameter?
A. Whenever the data type might be many bytes.
B. Whenever the data type might be many bytes, the function changes the
parameter within its body, and you do NOT want these changes to alter the
actual argument.
C. Whenever the data type might be many bytes, the function changes the
parameter within its body, and you DO want these changes to alter the actual
argument.
D. Whenever the data type might be many bytes, and the function does not
change the parameter within its body.
Here is a small function definition:

void f(int i, int &k)

{
i = 1;
k = 2;
}

Suppose that a main program has two integer variables x and y, which are given
the value 0. Then the main program calls f(x,y); What are the values of x and
y after the function f finishes?
A. Both x and y are still 0.
B. x is now 1, but y is still 0.
C. x is still 0, but y is now 2.
D. x is now 1, and y is now 2.
Here is a function prototype and some possible function calls:

int day_of_week(int year, int month = 1, int day = 1);

// Possible function calls:
cout << day_of_week( );
cout << day_of_week(1995);
cout << day_of_week(1995, 10);
cout << day_of_week(1995, 10, 4);

How many of the function calls are legal?

A. None of them are legal
B. 1 of them is legal
C. 2 of them are legal
D. 3 of them are legal
E. All of them are legal
Multiple Choice
Section 2.5
Operator Overloading and Friends
Which kind of functions can access private member variables of a class?
A. Friend functions of the class
B. Private member functions of the class
C. Public member functions of the class
D. All of the above can access private member variables
E. None of the above
Data Structures and Other Objects Using C++

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and
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