Template Method pattern with a concrete scenario.

Template Method pattern with a concrete scenario.

• A. Subclasses define the algorithm steps; the base class provides the skeleton.
• B. Subclasses override all behavior in the base class.
• C. It relies on creating new objects to implement steps.
• D. Base class defines the algorithm skeleton; subclasses override specific steps.

Answer: (D)

The Template Method pattern centers on defining the overall algorithm in a base class as a fixed sequence (the template), while letting subclasses supply the concrete steps. The base class provides the skeleton of the algorithm—a template method that calls several steps in a specific order—and some of those steps are abstract (or have default behavior) so subclasses can customize them. This arrangement lets the common workflow stay consistent across different implementations, while the varying parts are encapsulated in the subclass overrides. That’s why the best description is: the base class defines the algorithm skeleton and subclasses override specific steps. It preserves the overall structure while enabling customization where needed. The idea isn’t to let subclasses dictate the entire sequence, nor to override every behavior, nor to rely on object creation to implement the steps—that would point to different patterns like Strategy, Factory, or Builder, not Template Method.