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Which class is super class of all classes in .NET Classes?

Object Class (System.Object) is the base class of .NET Classes

What is the execution entry point for a C# console application?

The Main method is the execution entry point of C# console

application.

static void main(string args[])

{
}

Why Main() method is static?

You need an entry point into your program. A static method can be
called without instantiating an object. Therefore main() needs to be
static in order to allow it to be the entry to your program.

What is string[] args in Main method? What is there use?

The parameter of the Main method is a String array that represents the
command-line arguments. The string[] args may contain any number
of Command line arguments which we want to pass to Main() method.

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.Net is Pass by Value or Pass by Reference?

By default in .Net, you don't pass objects by reference. You pass

references to objects by value. However, you get the illusion it's pass
by reference, because when you pass a reference type you get a copy
of the reference (the reference was passed by value).

What is nullable type in c#?

Nullable type is new concept introduced in C#2.0 which allow user to

assingn null value to primitive data types of C# language.
It is important to not taht Nullable type is Structure type.

What is Upcasting ?

Upcasting is an operation that creates a base class reference from a

subclass reference. (subclass -> superclass) (i.e. Manager -> Employee)

What is Downcasting?

Downcasting is an operation that creates a subclass reference from a

base class reference. (superclass -> subclass) (i.e. Employee ->
Manager)

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What is managed/unmanaged code?

Managed code is not directly compiled to machine code but to an

intermediate language which is interpreted and executed by some
service on a machine and is therefore operating within a secure
framework which handles things like memory and threads for you.

Unmanaged code is compiled diredtly to machine code and therefore

executed by the OS directly. So, it has the ability to do
damaging/powerful things Managed code does not.

C# is managed code because Common language runtime can compile

C# code to Intermediate language.

Can I override a static methods in C#?

No. You can't override a static method. A static method can't be virtual,
since it's not related to an instance of the class.

Can we call a non-static method from inside a static method?

Yes. You have to create an instance of that class within the static
method and then call it, but you ensure there is only one instance.

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Explain namespaces in C#?

Namespaces are containers for the classes. Namespaces are using for
grouping the related classes in C#.

"Using" keyword can be used for using the namespace in other

namespace.

What is the % operator?

It is the modulo (or modulus) operator. The modulus operator (%)

computes the remainder after dividing its first operand by its second.

3 % 2 == 1

What is Jagged Arrays?

The array which has elements of type array is called jagged array. The
elements can be of different dimensions and sizes.
We can also call jagged array as Array of arrays.

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Difference between a break statement and a continue statement?

Break statement: If a particular condition is satisfied then break

statement exits you out from a particular loop or switch case etc.

Continue statement: When the continue statement is encountered in a

code, all the actions up till this statement are executed again without
execution of any statement after the continue statement.

Difference between an if statement and a switch statement?

The if statement is used to select among two alternatives only. It uses a

boolean expression to decide which alternative should be executed.
While the switch statement is used to select among multiple
alternatives. It uses an int expression to determine which alternative
should be executed.

Difference between the prefix and postfix forms of the ++

operator?

Prefix: increments the current value and then passes it to the function.
i = 10;
Console.WriteLine(++i);
Above code return 11 because the value of i is incremented, and the
value of the expression is the new value of i.
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Postfix: passes the current value of i to the function and then increments
it.
i = 20;
Console.WriteLine(i++);
Above code return 20 because the value of i is incremented, but the
value of the expression is the original value of i

Can a private virtual method be overridden?

No, because they are not accessible outside the class.

Can you store multiple data types in System.Array?

No , because Array is type safe.

If you want to store different types, use System.Collections.ArrayList

or object[]

Whats a multicast delegate in C#?

Multicast delegate is an extension of normal delegate. It helps you to

point more than one method at a single moment of time

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Can a Class extend more than one Class?

It is not possible in C#, use interfaces instead.

Can we define private and protected modifiers for variables in

interfaces?

Interface is like a blueprint of any class, where you declare your

members. Any class that implement that interface is responsible for its
definition. Having private or protected members in an interface doesn't
make sense conceptually. Only public members matter to the code
consuming the interface. The public access specifier indicates that the
interface can be used by any class in any package.

When does the compiler supply a default constructor for a class?

In the CLI specification, a constructor is mandatory for non-static

classes, so at least a default constructor will be generated
by the compiler if you don't specify another constructor. So the default
constructor will be supplied by the C# Compiler for you.

How destructors are defined in C#?

C# destructors are special methods that contains clean up code for the
object. You can not call them explicitly in your code as they are called
implicitly by GC.
In C# they have same name as the class name preceded by the ~ sign.
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What is a structure in C#?

In C#, a structure is a value type data type. It helps you to make a single
variable hold related data of various data types. The struct keyword is
used for creating a structure.'

What's the difference between the Debug class and Trace class?

The Debug and Trace classes have very similar methods. The primary
difference is that calls to the Debug class are typically only included in
Debug build and Trace are included in all builds (Debug and Release).

What is the difference between == and quals() in C#?

The "==" compares object references and .Equals method compares

object content

Can we create abstract classes without any abstract methods?

Yes, you can. There is no requirement that abstract classes must have
abstract methods. An Abstract class means the definition of the class is
not complete and hence cannot be instantiated.

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Can we have static methods in interface?

You can't define static members on an interface in C#. An interface is

a contract, not an implementation.

Can we use "this" inside a static method in C#?

No. Because this points to an instance of the class, in the static method
you don't have an instance.

Can you inherit multiple interfaces?

Yes..you can

Explain object pool in C#?

Object pool is used to track the objects which are being used in the
code. So object pool reduces the object creation overhead.

What is static constructor?

Static constructor is used to initialize static data members as soon as

the class is referenced first time.

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Difference between this and base ?

this represents the current class instance while base the parent.

What's the base class of all exception classes?

System.Exception class is the base class for all exceptions.

How the exception handling is done in C#?

In C# there is a "try catch" block to handle the exceptions.

Why to use "using" in C#?

The reason for the "using" statement is to ensure that the object is
disposed as soon as it goes out of scope, and it doesn't require explicit
code to ensure that this happens. Using calls Dispose() after the using-
block is left, even if the code throws an exception.

What is a collection?
A collection works as a container for instances of other classes. All
classes implement ICollection interface.

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Can finally block be used without catch?

Yes, it is possible to have try block without catch block by using finally
block. The "using" statement is equivalent try-finally.

How do you initiate a string without escaping each backslash?

You put an @ sign in front of the double-quoted string.

String ex = @"without escaping each backslash\r\n"

Can we execute multiple catch blocks in C#?

No. Once any exception is occurred it executes specific exception catch

block and the control comes out.

What does the term immutable mean?

The data value may not be changed.

What is Reflection?

Reflection allows us to get metadata and assemblies of an object at

runtime.
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