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In computer science, what is the stack primarily used for?
In computer science, what is the stack primarily used for?
- Evaluating expressions
- Storing global variables
- Parsing the syntax of expressions
- Handling function or procedure calls (correct)
What analogy is used to explain the concept of a stack in everyday situations?
What analogy is used to explain the concept of a stack in everyday situations?
- A row of chairs in a waiting room
- A stack of trays in a cafeteria
- A line of people waiting to board a bus
- A pile of books on a desk (correct)
How are local variables declared in a program temporarily stored in memory?
How are local variables declared in a program temporarily stored in memory?
- Using the queue data structure
- Using the heap data structure
- Using the linked list data structure
- Using the stack data structure (correct)
What is the primary function of a stack in a web browser?
What is the primary function of a stack in a web browser?
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How does a compiler handle function or procedure calls?
How does a compiler handle function or procedure calls?
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What is a prefix in the context of computer science?
What is a prefix in the context of computer science?
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What does the term 'postfix' refer to in computer science?
What does the term 'postfix' refer to in computer science?
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In the context of data processing, what is the significance of understanding prefix and postfix operations?
In the context of data processing, what is the significance of understanding prefix and postfix operations?
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