Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP) — Question 3

A variable stored separately in every object is called:

Answer options

• A. there are no such variables, all variables are shared among objects
• B. a class variable
• C. an object variable
• D. an instance variable

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, an instance variable, which is unique to each object and holds its own value. Options A and B are incorrect because they refer to shared variables across objects, while option C is not a standard term used in object-oriented programming.