Question 8421 – Algorithms
December 16, 2023
Mathematical-Reasoning
December 17, 2023
Question 8421 – Algorithms
December 16, 2023
Mathematical-Reasoning
December 17, 2023

Pointers

Question 2

Consider the following three C functions:

[PI]            int*g(void) 
             { 
                int x = 10; 
                return(&x); 
             }  
    
[P2]            int*g(void) 
             { 
                int*px; 
                *px = 10; 
                return px; 
             } 
    
[P3]            int*g(void) 
             { 
                int*px; 
                px = (int *) malloc(sizeof(int)); 
                *px = 10; 
                return px; 
             } 

Which of the above three functions are likely to cause problems with pointers?

A
Only P3
B
Only P1 and P3
C
Only P1 and P2
D
P1, P2 and P3
Question 2 Explanation: 
[P1] → May cause error because the function is returning the address of locally declared variable.
[P2] → It will cause problem because px is in int pointer that is not assigned with any address and we are doing dereferencing.
[P3] → It will work because memory will be stored in px that can be use further. Once function execution completes this will exist in Heap.
Correct Answer: C
Question 2 Explanation: 
[P1] → May cause error because the function is returning the address of locally declared variable.
[P2] → It will cause problem because px is in int pointer that is not assigned with any address and we are doing dereferencing.
[P3] → It will work because memory will be stored in px that can be use further. Once function execution completes this will exist in Heap.

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