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Basic Steps in a Procedure Call

5.1.1 - Basic Steps in a Procedure Call

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Question 1 Easy

What are the three steps of a procedure call in programming?

💡 Hint: Think of the acronym SCR.

Question 2 Easy

Why is the stack pointer important?

💡 Hint: Consider how it helps to manage saved data.

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Question 1

What is the order of steps in a procedure call?

Call
Save
Return
Save
Call
Return
Return
Call
Save

💡 Hint: Remember the acronym SCR.

Question 2

True or False: The stack pointer points to the bottom of the stack.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how the stack grows.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe a scenario where failing to properly execute the return from a nested procedure leads to an error in a program.

💡 Hint: Think about scenarios in applications that require multiple steps.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a flowchart to illustrate the steps of saving context, calling a procedure, and returning, ensuring it includes what is saved at each point.

💡 Hint: Visualize each action clearly and sequentially.

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