[Solved] Identify the error in the following code snippet:class Parent { protected int data = 100; } class Child { void Show() { Parent p = new Parent(); System.Console.WriteLine(p.data); } } | C Sharp (C#)

C Sharp (C#) - Inheritance

Identify the error in the following code snippet:

class Parent {
    protected int data = 100;
}

class Child {
    void Show() {
        Parent p = new Parent();
        System.Console.WriteLine(p.data);
    }
}

ACannot access protected member through an instance of Parent in unrelated class.

BMissing access modifier on Show method.

CParent class must be declared as public.

DNo error, code runs fine.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze access to protected member
Child class is unrelated to Parent and tries to access protected member via Parent instance.
Step 2: Recall protected access rules
Protected members cannot be accessed through instances in unrelated classes.
Final Answer:
Cannot access protected member through an instance of Parent in unrelated class. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Protected members inaccessible via instance outside inheritance [OK]

Quick Trick: Protected members accessed only inside inheritance, not via instance [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Assuming protected members are accessible via instance
Ignoring inheritance requirement
Confusing protected with public

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