Problem 1
Fill in the blanks in each of the following statements: a. Treating a base-class object as a(n) ________ can cause errors. b. Polymorphism helps eliminate _________ logic. c. If a class contains at least one pure virtual function, it is a(n) __________ class. d. Classes from which objects can be instantiated are called ________ classes. e. Operator _________ can be used to downcast base-class pointers safely. f. Operator typeid returns a reference to a(n) _________ object. g. _________ involves using a base-class pointer or reference to invoke virtual functions on base-class and derived-class objects. h. Overridable functions are declared using keyword _________ . i. Casting a base-class pointer to a derived-class pointer is called _________ .
Problem 2
State whether each of the following is true or false. If false, explain why. a. All virtual functions in an abstract base class must be declared as pure virtual functions. b. Referring to a derived-class object with a base-class handle is dangerous. c. A class is made abstract by declaring that class virtual. d. If a base class declares a pure virtual function, a derived class must implement that function to become a concrete class. e. Polymorphic programming can eliminate the need for switch logic.
Problem 3
How is it that polymorphism enables you to program "in the general" rather than "in the specific"? Discuss the key advantages of programming "in the general."
Problem 4
Discuss the problems of programming with switch logic. Explain why polymorphism can be an effective alternative to using switch logic.
Problem 5
Distinguish between inheriting interface and inheriting implementation. How do inheritance hierarchies designed for inheriting interface differ from those designed for inheriting implementation?
Problem 6
What are virtual functions? Describe a circumstance in which virtual functions would be appropriate.
Problem 7
Distinguish between static binding and dynamic binding. Explain the use of virtual functions and the vtable in dynamic binding.
Problem 8
Distinguish between virtual functions and pure virtual functions.
Problem 10
How does polymorphism promote extensibility?
Problem 11
You have been asked to develop a flight simulator that will have elaborate graphical outputs. Explain why polymorphic programming would be especially effective for a problem of this nature.
