Referencing Elements Outside the Array Bounds with the [] Operator

question 4

Multiple Choice

Referencing elements outside the array bounds with the [] operator:

• A) Can result in changes to the value of an unrelated variable.
• B) Is impossible because C++ checks to make sure it does not happen.
• C) Is a syntax error.
• D) Enlarges the size of the array.

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