When a derived class method has the same name as a base class method, it is often said that the derived class method ____________ the base class method.
A) shadows
B) mimics
C) overrides
D) terminates

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When a derived class method has the same name as a base class method, it is said to override the base class method. This means that the derived class method takes precedence over the base class method, and whenever the method is called on an object of the derived class, the derived class method will be executed instead of the base class method. Therefore, choice C is the best answer for this question.

When a Derived Class Method Has the Same Name as a Base