Which of the following is a characteristic of an enum in C++?
- It can store multiple values at once
- It is used for dynamic memory allocation
- It consists of a set of named integer constants
- It defines object behavior
An enum in C++ consists of a set of named integer constants. It allows for creating a new data type where each value is represented by a unique name rather than a numeric value, enhancing the readability of the code. This means that an enum can only hold one of the values that you've defined.
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