A Consequence of a Buffer Overflow Error Is __________

question 1

Multiple Choice

A consequence of a buffer overflow error is __________ .

• A)corruption of data used by the program
• B)unexpected transfer of control in the program
• C)possible memory access violation
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Encoding

The method through which data is converted into a form that can be retained in memory.

Recall

The process of retrieving information from memory that has been previously encoded and stored.

State-dependent Memory

The phenomenon where information learned in a particular state of mind (e.g., emotional or physiological state) is more easily recalled when in the same state.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in complex behaviors including planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.