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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When is it suitable to use public inheritance?

When creating a completely new class
When specializing a class
When modifying a base class to create a generic class
When building unrelated classes

The correct answer is: When specializing a class

Public inheritance is suitable when you want to create a class that is a more specialized version of another class. This means that the new class inherits the properties and behaviors of the base class, but also adds its own unique features. Option A is incorrect because you would use public inheritance when creating a more specialized version of an existing class, not a completely new one. Option C is incorrect because it mentions modifying a base class, which is not the purpose of public inheritance. Option D is incorrect because public inheritance is used to create a relationship between related classes, not unrelated ones.