Question

A private function of a derived class can be accessed by the parent class.

(a) True

(b) False

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Answer 1

Correct option is (b) False

To explain: If private functions get accessed even by the parent class that will violate the rules of private members. If the functions can be accessed then the derived class security is hindered.