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

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What does the private access specifier signify?

Anyone can access the member
Only member functions of the same class can access
Similar to public but with some restrictions
Only derived classes can access

The correct answer is: Only member functions of the same class can access

Private access specifier restricts access to the member to only other member functions within the same class. This is known as encapsulation and ensures that data and behavior within a class is only accessible and modifiable by the class itself. Option A is incorrect because anyone cannot access the member, unlike public access specifier. Option C is incorrect because private access is not similar to public access but with restrictions, rather it is a completely different level of access. Option D is incorrect because private access does not allow access to derived classes, it only allows access within the same class.