Base classes are sometimes called superclasses, and derived classes are sometimes called ____________.
A) planned classes
B) copy classes
C) derivatives
D) subclasses

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The commonly used term for a class that is derived from a base class is a subclass. This term emphasizes that the derived class is a specialized version of the base class and inherits its properties and behavior. The other options (planned classes, copy classes, derivatives) are not commonly used or precise terminology for describing derived classes.

Base Classes Are Sometimes Called Superclasses, and Derived Classes Are