Practice Allocation of Activation Records: Memory Management Strategies - 6.3 | Module 6: Run-time Support - The Engine of Execution | Compiler Design /Construction
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens during stack allocation when a function is called?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how memory is added during each function call.

Question 2

Easy

What are the main uses of static allocation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the types of variables that remain in memory for the entire program execution.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main feature of stack allocation?

  • Memory is fixed
  • Last-In
  • First-Out structure
  • No memory is allocated

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the order of function calls.

Question 2

True or False: Static allocation can handle recursive functions efficiently.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how recursion functions operate.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a small program utilizing both stack and static allocation, explaining how both types of memory are used.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the program could operate without losing the count across recursive calls.

Question 2

Discuss the consequences of returning a pointer to a local variable allocated on the stack. What problems might arise?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens to memory after a function call ends.

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