Calling Methods

What is a method in Java?

•  A type of object

• A named set of instructions to perform a task

• A variable in a class

• A way to create new objects

What is a parameter in the context of a Java method?

• The name of the method

• The result of the method

• A variable in the method that defines the type of value to receive

• The object on which the method is called

What is an argument in Java?

• A disagreement between two objects

• A value passed to a method when it is called

• A type of variable

• The name of a class

Which of the following correctly represents how to call the bark method on the dog object?

• bark.fido(3);

• fido(bark.3);

• fido.bark(3);

• 3.bark(fido);

What is the primary purpose of methods in object-oriented programming?

• To store data in objects

• To create new classes

• To give commands to objects

• To define the structure of a program