Java — Most restrictive access modifier that still allows class members in the same package to access each other

Introduction / Context:This question checks knowledge of package-private (default) access in Java.

Concept / Approach:Modifiers in Java:

• public → visible everywhere.
• protected → visible in same package + subclasses in other packages.
• default (no modifier) → visible only within the same package.
• private → visible only in same class.

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Final Answer:default access