[Solved] Which of the following is NOT true about method overriding in Java? — Ans: The access level of the overriding method can be more restrictive | Java

Java - Inheritance

Which of the following is NOT true about method overriding in Java?

AThe access level of the overriding method can be more restrictive

BThe method signature must be the same in both superclass and subclass

CThe return type must be the same or a subtype (covariant) of the superclass method

DThe overriding method can throw fewer or narrower checked exceptions

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Review access level rules in overriding
The overriding method cannot have a more restrictive access level than the overridden method.
Step 2: Check other statements
Method signature must match, return type can be covariant, and exceptions can be narrower or fewer.
Final Answer:
The access level of the overriding method can be more restrictive -> Option A
Quick Check:
Access level cannot be more restrictive [OK]

Quick Trick: Overriding method access ≥ superclass method access [OK]

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