Programming-for-Output-Problems

Question 24

The following program
main()
{
  inc();
  inc();
  inc();
}
inc()
{
   static int x;
   printf(“%d”, ++x);
}

A	prints 012
B	prints 123
C	prints 3 consecutive, but unpredictable numbers
D	prints 111

Programming-for-Output-ProblemsFunctionsISRO CS 2015Video-Explanation

Question 24 Explanation:

In this question, we have to remind one point about “static” storage class.
Static storage class by default value is 0.
Step-1: We are calling inc( ) in main function. So, it will enter into inc() function.
Here, we are using pre increment function, so it replaced 0 with 1.
Step-2: Second inc() in main function. So, it will enter into inc() function.
Here, we are using pre increment function, so it replaced 1 with 2.
Step-3: Third inc() in main function. So, it will enter into inc() function.
Here, we are using pre increment function, so it replaced 2 with 3.
Note: The static storage class instructs the compiler to keep a local variable in existence during the life-time of the program instead of creating and destroying it each time it comes into and goes out of scope.

Correct Answer: B

Question 24 Explanation:

In this question, we have to remind one point about “static” storage class.
Static storage class by default value is 0.
Step-1: We are calling inc( ) in main function. So, it will enter into inc() function.
Here, we are using pre increment function, so it replaced 0 with 1.
Step-2: Second inc() in main function. So, it will enter into inc() function.
Here, we are using pre increment function, so it replaced 1 with 2.
Step-3: Third inc() in main function. So, it will enter into inc() function.
Here, we are using pre increment function, so it replaced 2 with 3.
Note: The static storage class instructs the compiler to keep a local variable in existence during the life-time of the program instead of creating and destroying it each time it comes into and goes out of scope.