The extraction operator >> is a(n) _____

overloaded function
C++ class
C++ object
static reference variables

The correct answer is: A. overloaded function

An overloaded function is a function that has the same name but different parameters. The extraction operator >> is an overloaded function because it can be used to extract different types of data, such as integers, floats, and strings.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • A C++ class is a blueprint for creating objects. The extraction operator >> is not a class.
  • A C++ object is an instance of a class. The extraction operator >> is not an object.
  • Static reference variables are variables that are declared with the static keyword and have a reference type. The extraction operator >> is not a static reference variable.