To answer this question, we need to understand the concept of class inheritance and how it is related to the Class Explorer.
The Class Explorer is a tool that allows you to examine the classes in a program. When you examine the classes sorted alphabetically, it means that you are looking at the classes in a specific order based on their names.
In this case, the correct answer is B) Pattern Inheritance.
Pattern Inheritance refers to the organization of classes based on a specific pattern or structure, such as alphabetical order. When you view the classes sorted alphabetically in the Class Explorer, you are essentially viewing the classes based on a pattern (in this case, alphabetical order).
The other options are incorrect:
A) Directed Inheritance: Directed inheritance is not a recognized term in object-oriented programming. It is not related to the concept of organizing classes based on alphabetical order.
C) Class Inheritance: Class inheritance refers to the mechanism by which a class can inherit properties and behaviors from another class. It is not related to the organization of classes based on alphabetical order.
D) Genetic Inheritance: Genetic inheritance refers to the passing of traits from parents to offspring in biological systems. It is not related to the organization of classes in a program.
Therefore, the correct answer is B) Pattern Inheritance, as it accurately describes the type of inheritance you can view when examining classes sorted alphabetically in the Class Explorer.