To answer this question, we need to understand the concept of inheritance in object-oriented programming.
In object-oriented programming, a derived class (also known as a subclass) can inherit properties and methods from a base class (also known as a superclass). When a base class is changed, it can potentially affect the derived class.
Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) there is no effect on the derived class.
This option is incorrect because changes made to the base class can have an impact on the derived class.
Option B) the derived class changes when the keyword "Overridden" is used.
This option is incorrect because the keyword "Overridden" is used to override a method in the derived class, not to change the derived class when the base class is modified.
Option C) only the methods of the derived class change.
This option is incorrect because changes in the base class can also affect properties and other aspects of the derived class, not just the methods.
Option D) only the properties of the derived class change.
This option is incorrect for the same reason as Option C. Changes in the base class can affect properties, methods, and other aspects of the derived class.
Option E) the derived class automatically changes.
This option is correct. When the base class is changed, the derived class automatically inherits those changes. This means that any modifications or additions made to the base class will be reflected in the derived class without any additional manual changes needed.
Therefore, the correct answer is E) the derived class automatically changes because any changes made to the base class will be inherited by the derived class.