Question

In a method definition, the absence of a return statement always results in a value of true. This method μst:

a) Include at least one parameter named "self"
b) Have zero parameter names
c) Contain at least one subclass
d) Have two or more parameter names

Answer 1

The absence of a return statement in a method definition does not result in a value of true; it depends on the programming language, such as returning None in Python. The provided options are unrelated to the return value of a method.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement in the question suggests a misunderstanding. In programming, specifically when discussing method definitions, the absence of a return statement does not necessarily result in a value of true. A method without a return statement may return a default value depending on the programming language. For instance, in Python, it would return None, not true. However, the options given, such as having a parameter named "self" or a certain number of parameters, are related to the method signature rather than its return value.

• Option a) suggests the method must be part of a class, as "self" in Python refers to the instance on which the method is called.
• Option b) implies that the method should have no parameters, which is not necessary for the return value.
• Option c) is incorrect because methods don't contain subclasses; classes can contain methods and subclasses.
• Option d) indicates the method should have two or more parameter names, which again has no direct correlation with the absence of a return statement.

Therefore, none of the options correctly address the implications of not including a return statement in a method definition.