AP CSA Unit 3 Day 23: Static Method Calling

Unit 3, Classes & Objects • Cycle 2
Day 23 Advanced Practice • Harder Difficulty
Focus: Static Method Calling Hard Static Method Calling

Advanced Practice Question

Format: Static Method Calling

Which statement is INVALID?
public class Math {
    public static int add(int a, int b) {
        return a + b;
    }
    
    public int multiply(int a, int b) {
        return a * b;
    }
}
Difficulty: Hard  |  Topic: Static Method Calling  |  Cycle: 2 (Advanced)
Why This Answer?

Static methods can be called on the class name (A) or on an instance (B). Instance methods need an object (C is valid). D tries to call an instance method on the class name (invalid).

Common Mistake
Watch Out!

Thinking static methods and instance methods are called the same way.

AP Exam Strategy

Static methods: ClassName.method(). Instance methods: object.method().

Master This Topic

This Cycle 2 HARD question tests static method calling. Review Unit 3 concepts to build mastery of classes & objects.

  • Understanding static method calling
  • Tracing code execution accurately
  • Avoiding common pitfalls
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