Practice Local Scope (8.3.2.1) - Statements and Scope

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Question 1.
What is a local variable?
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Think about where the variable is declared.
Question 2.
Explain the significance of local scope.
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Consider the dangers of accessible variables.
3Question 3.
What will happen if you try to access a local variable outside its method?
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Remember the definition of local scope.
4Question 4.
Local variables are destroyed after their method execution ends.
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- False
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Think about when memory is available for local variables.
Question 5.
Create a Java class that uses local variables in two different methods. Try to access the same variable in both methods and explain what happens.
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Consider how variable declarations are scoped.
Question 6.
Write a method that demonstrates how a local variable can be shadowed by a parameter of the same name. What will be printed when you reference that name inside the method?
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Think about how Java handles variable scopes.

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