5.1.2 - Example of Procedure Call with Nested Procedures
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What is the purpose of a procedure call?
💡 Hint: Think about why we structure code in functions.
What is stored in the stack during a procedure call?
💡 Hint: Remember the memory locations we discussed.
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What is the first step in a procedure call?
💡 Hint: Think about what needs to be preserved before switching tasks.
Is the stack pointer used to manage saved context during procedure calls?
💡 Hint: Recall how the stack grows and shrinks during operations.
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Describe a situation in a computer program where multiple nested procedures might lead to a stack overflow. What can be done to prevent this?
💡 Hint: Think about how loops might run out of bounds.
Explain how the system ensures that the program counter points to the correct instruction after executing a nested procedure.
💡 Hint: Remember how context is saved and retrieved.
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