1.5. Dynamic Memory Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is dynamic memory allocation?

   Hint

   Think about when you need memory while the program runs.

2. 2.

   What does malloc do in C?

   Hint

   Consider what function can help in runtime memory requests.

3. 3.

   What distinguishes dynamic memory from static memory?

   • Static memory is allocated during runtime.
   • Dynamic memory is fixed.
   • Dynamic memory is allocated during runtime.
   • Static memory can be resized dynamically.

   Hint

   Think about when the memory is set up in terms of program execution.

4. 4.

   True or False: Smart pointers automatically manage memory in C++.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how these pointers differ from regular pointers.

5. 5.

   Design a C++ function that takes an integer as an argument and returns an array of that size, filled with its squares. Ensure to manage memory correctly.

   Hint

   Remember to deallocate memory after using this function!

6. 6.

   In a scenario where you are experiencing memory leaks in your program, outline a debugging strategy to locate and fix these leaks.

   Hint

   Focus on tools that help visualize memory usage.