A Function May Return a Pointer, but the Programmer Must

question 10

Multiple Choice

A function may return a pointer, but the programmer must ensure that the pointer

• A) is pointing to an object that is still valid after the return of the function.
• B) has been assigned an address.
• C) was received as a parameter by the function.
• D) has not previously been returned by another function.
• E) None of the above

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