You want to create a method that can be called on the class and also access or modify class-level data. Which method type should you use and why?

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Python - Class Methods and Static Methods

AInstance method, because it accesses instance data

BStatic method, because it does not require self or cls

CClass method, because it receives cls and can modify class data

DAbstract method, because it enforces implementation

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand method types and their access
Instance methods access instance data, static methods do not access class or instance data, class methods receive cls and can access or modify class data.
Step 2: Choose method type for class-level data access
Class methods are designed to access or modify class-level data using cls.
Final Answer:
Class method, because it receives cls and can modify class data -> Option C
Quick Check:
Modify class data = use class method [OK]

Quick Trick: Use class methods to access or modify class data [OK]

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