Mastering C++: A Comprehensive Quiz Based on 'Thinking in C++'

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Test your C++ skills with our quiz based on Bruce Eckel's 'Thinking in C++'. Dive into object-oriented programming, advanced topics, and fundamentals. Perfect for learners and experts alike. Assess your knowledge and become a C++ master!

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Can a pure virtual function have a definition in C++?

Yes, always
No, never
Yes, but only in derived classes
Yes, in the base class

The correct answer is: Yes, in the base class

A This is incorrect because pure virtual functions cannot have any definition in the base class. B: This is also incorrect because a pure virtual function can have a declaration with no definition in the base class. C: While this may seem correct, it is not the most accurate answer. A pure virtual function can have a definition in a derived class, but it must also be overridden in any further derived classes. D: This is the correct answer. A pure virtual function can have a definition in the base class, as long as it is not used to create objects of that class and is overridden in any further derived classes.