C#.NET accessibility of enums: is an enum declared inside a class, struct, namespace, or interface automatically public?

Introduction / Context:
This question focuses on default accessibility of enum declarations in different contexts (namespace scope vs. nested inside types) in C#.NET.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• An enum may be declared inside a class, struct, interface, or at namespace scope.
• The claim is that such enums are treated as public by default.

Concept / Approach:
Default accessibility differs by context. At namespace scope, types (including enums) are internal by default. When nested inside a class or struct, the default accessibility is private (unless specified otherwise). Therefore, enums are not automatically public in all contexts.

Step-by-Step Reasoning:

Verification / Alternative check:
Omit the access modifier and let your IDE show the inferred accessibility. Attempt external access from another assembly to confirm it is not public by default.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Marking the statement as True contradicts language rules for default accessibility.

Common Pitfalls:
Assuming all top-level declarations default to public as in some other languages; in C#, top-level types default to internal.

Final Answer:
False