Can we instantiate an abstract class?

Question

During one of my interview, I was asked \"If we can instantiate an abstract class?\"

My reply was \"No. we can\'t\". But, interviewer told me \"Wrong, we can.\"

Answer 1

About Abstract Classes

• Cannot create object of an abstract class
• Can create variables (can behave like datatypes)
• If a child can not override at least of one abstract method of the parent, then child also becomes abstract
• Abstract classes are useless without child classes

The purpose of an abstract class is to behave like a base. In inheritance hierarchy you will see abstract classes towards the top.