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Which component of a process is responsible for storing dynamic memory allocations?
Which component of a process is responsible for storing dynamic memory allocations?
- Code and static/global data
- Heap memory (correct)
- Executable
- Stack
What is the purpose of a compiler in the process of creating a process?
What is the purpose of a compiler in the process of creating a process?
- To store arguments/return address/local variables during function calls
- To allocate memory in RAM
- To translate high level language code to instructions the CPU can run (correct)
- To generate machine/CPU instructions
What is the maximum value of memory addresses in 32-bit systems?
What is the maximum value of memory addresses in 32-bit systems?
- 4GB (correct)
- 16GB
- 8GB
- 2GB
Which component of a process is responsible for storing the machine/CPU instructions?
Which component of a process is responsible for storing the machine/CPU instructions?
What is the purpose of the stack in a process?
What is the purpose of the stack in a process?