[Solved] Trace what happens internally when a setter method validates input before updating a private field. - Ans: The setter checks the input, updates the field if valid, otherwise rejects it | OOP & Design Patterns

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Trace what happens internally when a setter method validates input before updating a private field.

AThe setter returns the old value without changing the field

BThe setter directly updates the field without any checks

CThe setter checks the input, updates the field if valid, otherwise rejects it

DThe setter makes the field public to allow direct modification

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Role of setter
Setter methods often include validation logic before updating fields.
Step 2: Behavior on input
If input is valid, the private field is updated; if invalid, update is rejected.
Final Answer:
Option C -> Option C
Quick Check:
Setters validate before updating [OK]

Quick Trick: Setters can validate input before changing fields [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Trap Explanation:

PITFALL

Ignoring validation in setters leads to incorrect assumptions about data safety.

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