5.3.3 - Call Operations Implementation
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Practice Questions
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What does a stack pointer do?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps manage stored values.
Define the term 'procedure call'.
💡 Hint: Consider its role in executing functions.
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What must be done before calling a procedure?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of preserving data.
True or False: The stack pointer increases as values are added to the stack.
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of how stacks work.
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Design a simple diagram illustrating the stack operations during a procedure call and return, marking the stack pointer positions.
💡 Hint: Think about where each register value is stored during both pushing and popping.
Discuss the consequences of a stack overflow in the context of nested procedure calls.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where infinite recursive calls could happen.
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