In a package, you have a class with a method declared with default access. You want to allow only subclasses in other packages to access this method. What should you do?

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Java - Packages and Access Control

AChange method access modifier to protected

BKeep default access modifier

CChange method access modifier to private

DChange method access modifier to public

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand default access limitation
Default access restricts method visibility to the same package only.
Step 2: Allow subclass access outside package
Protected access modifier allows subclasses in other packages to access the method.
Final Answer:
Change method access modifier to protected -> Option A
Quick Check:
Protected allows subclass access across packages [OK]

Quick Trick: Use protected for subclass access outside package [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Assuming default allows subclass access outside package
Choosing private which restricts access to class only
Choosing public which is too open

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In a package, you have a class with a method declared with default access. You want to allow only subclasses in other packages to access this method. What should you do?

Step 1: Understand default access limitation

Step 2: Allow subclass access outside package

Final Answer:

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