When Might an Interviewer Use a Silent Probe

question 14

Short Answer

When might an interviewer use a silent probe?

Understand the role of the compiler in converting subscript expressions to pointer expressions.

Recognize the limitations and capabilities of pointer arithmetic (including addition, subtraction, and comparisons).

Understand the concept of pointer constants and their immutability.

Differentiate between the situations where pointer access and subscript notation can be interchangeably used.

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Definitions:

Activity Level

The volume of production or the level of activity in a business that impacts costs and operating income.

Total Cost

The complete cost of producing or acquiring a product or service, including fixed and variable costs.

High-Low Method

An accounting technique used to estimate fixed and variable costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity.

Maintenance Cost

The expenses incurred for keeping assets in their original operating condition without enhancing their capacity or efficiency.