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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Why is it recommended to put template declarations and definitions into a header file?

To improve readability
To prevent multiple definition errors at link time
To separate interface from implementation
To facilitate template instantiation

The correct answer is: To facilitate template instantiation

It is recommended to put template declarations and definitions into a header file because templates are instantiated at compile time and therefore need to be included in the compilation process. Including the declarations and definitions in a header file allows for easy access and reuse of the templates in other files. Option A regarding readability may be a benefit, but it is not the main reason for placing templates in a header file. Option B is incorrect because multiple definition errors are caused by defining a template in multiple source files, not by declaring and defining it in a header file. Similarly, option C is incorrect as it refers to the separation of interface and implementation for non-template classes, not specifically for templates.