10 Questions
In Java, what does the term 'static' refer to in a class declaration?
Ability of the compiler to determine the location in memory of the declared variable
In the context of compiler design, when does a static policy make decisions?
At compile time
What type of scope does a language have if the scope of a declaration can be determined only by looking at the program?
Static scope
What is the main difference between names and identifiers?
Names can also be expressions, while identifiers refer to entities like data objects or procedures.
What does a variable refer to?
A particular location of the store
What is the most striking difference between binding and storage?
Binding enables abstraction, while storage only contains values, addresses, and registers
What is the scope of declaration for an identifier local to a recursive procedure?
It refers to different locations of the store at different times
When does binding time occur?
When a name is resolved to an entity
What does object lifetime refer to?
The life of a programming entity if memory is allocated and initialized
What can names do that storage cannot?
Refer to something without knowing the details
Test your knowledge about the important terminology and distinctions related to binding and storage in compiler construction, focusing on the static/dynamic distinction. Explore the decisions that a compiler can make about a program and understand the implications of static and dynamic policies.
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