Multiple choice technology programming languages

Given: class Clidders { public final void flipper() { System.out.println("Clidder"); } } public class Clidlets extends Clidders { public void flipper() { System.out.println("Flip a Clidlet"); super.flipper(); } public static void main(String [] args) { new Clidlets().flipper(); } } What is the result?

  1. Flip a Clidlet

  2. Flip a Clidder

  3. Flip a Clidder Flip a Clidlet

  4. Flip a Clidlet Flip a Clidder

  5. Compilation fails
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The Clidders.flipper() method is marked final, which means it cannot be overridden in subclasses. When Clidlets attempts to override flipper(), it causes a compilation error. The final keyword prevents method overriding by design.

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