5.4 - Conclusion
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What are the primary steps in a procedure call?
💡 Hint: Think about the flow of execution.
What does the stack pointer manage?
💡 Hint: Consider how the stack operates.
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What is the first step in a procedure call?
💡 Hint: It's about preserving the current state before proceeding.
The stack pointer is used to manage:
💡 Hint: What does it point to?
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Explain how memory management would be disrupted if context is not saved correctly during a nested procedure call. What could happen to the execution flow?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if a program jumps back to an empty stack.
Create a flowchart illustrating the process of saving, calling, and returning in procedure calls, detailing what happens at each stage including adjustments made to the stack pointer.
💡 Hint: Consider each step logically and how they connect with the stack.
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