A Function May Return a Pointer but the Programmer Must

question 15

Multiple Choice

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

• A) still points to a valid object after the function ends
• B) has not 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 these

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Definitions:

Functional Groups

Teams or departments in an organization each specialized in a specific area of function, such as marketing, finance, or human resources.

Marketing Departments

Specialized divisions within a company focused on developing strategies to promote, sell, and distribute a company's products or services.

Synergy

Describes a situation where the combined effect of a group is greater than the sum of individual efforts.

Complementary Skills

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