Q. What does the `protected` keyword do in Ruby classes?
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(A)
Makes methods accessible only within the class and its subclasses
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(B)
Makes methods accessible only within the class
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(C)
Makes methods accessible only from outside the class
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(D)
Makes methods accessible from anywhere in the code
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Makes methods accessible only within the class and its subclasses