Mastering Java: The Ultimate Quiz for 'Thinking in Java'

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Dive into the depths of Java with our quiz based on "Thinking in Java, Fourth Edition" by Bruce Eckel. Test your knowledge, solidify concepts, and prepare for certification with challenging questions and insightful feedback.

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Why use interfaces instead of concrete base classes?

To allow multiple implementations
To enhance performance
To enforce static methods
To prevent method overriding

The correct answer is: To allow multiple implementations

Using interfaces allows for multiple implementations because classes can implement multiple interfaces, whereas they can only inherit from one base class. This allows for more flexibility and extensibility in the code. Options B, C, and D do not provide a valid reason for using interfaces over concrete base classes. Enhancing performance or enforcing static methods can be achieved with both interfaces and concrete base classes, and preventing method overriding can also be implemented with abstract classes. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not provide a sole reason for choosing interfaces over concrete base classes.