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In Ruby, which of the following best describes the value returned by calling .class on an object?

easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15
Ruby - Variables and Data Types
In Ruby, which of the following best describes the value returned by calling .class on an object?
AThe superclass of the object
BThe class to which the object belongs
CThe object's instance variables
DThe object's methods list
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the .class method

    The .class method returns the class of the object it is called on.

  2. Step 2: Analyze the options

    The class to which the object belongs correctly states it returns the object's class. Options B, C, and D describe other unrelated concepts.

  3. Final Answer:

    The class to which the object belongs -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Calling obj.class returns the object's class [OK]
Quick Trick: Use .class to get object's class [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing .class with superclass
  • Thinking .class returns methods or variables

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