Question

Writing two or more functions with the same name, but with different argument lists, is known as ___________.

a. overloading

b. creating a template

c. orienting

d. inheritance

Answer 1

Answer:

Writing two or more functions with the same name, but with different argument lists, is known as overloading.

Explanation:

Overloading: Exactly what the problem asks, you have various methods with the same name, but different argument list. This is the correct answer.

Writing two or more functions with the same name, but with different argument lists, is known as overloading.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. Writing two or more functions with the same name, but with different argument lists, is known as overloading.

Explanation:

    Overloading is the act of creating several different methods with the same name but different signatures, each with its own implementation. Specifically in Java, it is also widely used as a way to solve the "problem" of missing default parameters.