Mastering C++: A Comprehensive Quiz Based on 'Thinking in C++

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Where is the static variable 's' stored?

On the stack

In the global scope

In the program's static data area

Static variables in programming are special variables that are allocated memory only once and retain their value throughout the entire program's execution. These variables are stored in the program's static data area in memory, which is a special region dedicated to storing global and static variables. Option A is incorrect because the stack is used for storing local variables and function calls, which are temporary and are removed once a function finishes executing. Option B is incorrect because global variables are also stored in the static data area. Option D is incorrect because the heap is used for dynamic memory allocation and is not specifically dedicated to storing the static variable 's'. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

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