Recall & Review
beginner
What does the
private access modifier do in Java?It restricts access to the member (variable or method) so that it can only be accessed within the same class where it is declared.touch_appClick to reveal answer
beginner
Can a
private variable be accessed directly from another class?No, a
private variable cannot be accessed directly from outside its own class.touch_appClick to reveal answer
intermediate
Why use <code>private</code> access modifier for class members?To protect data by hiding it from outside classes and to control how it is accessed or modified through methods.
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intermediate
How can other classes access
private members safely?By using public methods called getters and setters that control access to the private members.
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beginner
Example: What will happen if you try to access a
private variable from another class?The compiler will give an error saying the variable is not visible because it is private.
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What is the scope of a
private member in Java?Which of these can access a
private variable?Why do programmers use
private variables with public getters and setters?What error occurs if you try to access a
private variable from another class?Which keyword is used to declare a member accessible only within its own class?
Explain what the
private access modifier does and why it is important in Java.Describe how you can allow other classes to read or change a
private variable safely.