What is the primary difference between stack and heap memory allocation?
Learn and Master C Programming - Stack vs. Heap

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Both stack and heap are used for static memory allocation.
Stack is used for dynamic memory allocation, while heap is for static.
Stack is for static memory allocation, while heap is for dynamic.
Both stack and heap are used for dynamic memory allocation.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it not recommended to hardcode memory sizes?
It makes the code more readable.
It can lead to inefficient memory usage.
It ensures memory is always available.
It simplifies the code.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can dynamic memory allocation be made flexible?
By allocating memory on the stack.
By using user input or file sizes.
By using the 'sizeof' operator.
By using fixed values for memory size.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you always do after using malloc to allocate memory?
Ignore the memory allocation.
Reallocate the memory.
Immediately use the memory.
Free the memory to avoid leaks.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a good practice after freeing a pointer?
Set the pointer to null.
Leave the pointer as it is.
Use the pointer again.
Reallocate the pointer immediately.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the consequence of not freeing allocated memory?
The program runs faster.
The program uses less memory.
The program may experience memory leaks.
The program becomes more secure.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you check for after calling malloc?
If the memory is on the stack.
If the memory is already freed.
If the pointer is null.
If the pointer is not null.
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