about forward reference of variables (mock test question)

[Sudarshan Sreenivasan]

class Test {

int i = getX ( ) ;
int j = 10 ;

int getX ( ) {
return j ; //1
}

public static void main ( String args [ ] ) {
System . out . println ( new Test ( ) . i ) ;
}
};

Options :

a . Compiler error - can't call getX ( ) before the constructor completes initialization
b . Compiler error - variable j may not have been initialized
c . Compiles fine & prints 10
d . Compiles fine & prints 0


output d . Compiles fine & prints 0

I think there is a forward reference at //1 as j. But apprently i am worng ... so please someone tell me the real program flow !

Thanks

[Chandra Bhatt]

Does this link solve your doubt?

Forward Referencing


Thanks,
[ July 04, 2007: Message edited by: Chandra Bhatt ]

[Cao Bin]

I'm also doubt about this question.
Can someone tell the program flow.
Thank you!

[Manfred Klug]

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