When you instantiate a class object that has been derived from another class, ____.
A) the constructor for the base class is called first, followed by the derived class constructor
B) the constructor for the derived class is called first, followed by the base class constructor
C) only the constructor for the derived class is called
D) only the constructor for the base class is called

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When a class object is instantiated and the class is derived from another class, the constructor for the base class is called first to ensure that the base part of the object is properly initialized before the derived class's constructor executes to initialize its part.

When You Instantiate a Class Object That Has Been Derived