A class obtained from a generic class by plugging in a type for the type parameter is said to ________ the generic class.
A)Inherit
B)Encapsulate
C)Instantiate
D)None of the above

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When we plug in a type for the type parameter of a generic class, we create a specific concrete class with that type parameter, which is an instance of the generic class. This process is called instantiation. Therefore, the correct answer is C. "Inherit" is not correct because the subclass is not inheriting from the generic class, but rather is an instance of the generic class with a specific type parameter. "Encapsulate" is not correct because encapsulation refers to the process of hiding implementation details and exposing only necessary methods or properties, which is not related to the instantiation of a generic class.

A Class Obtained from a Generic Class by Plugging in a Type