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

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Test your C++ skills with our quiz based on Bruce Eckel's 'Thinking in C++'. Dive into object-oriented programming, advanced topics, and fundamentals. Perfect for learners and experts alike. Assess your knowledge and become a C++ master!

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In C++, where is the memory for static storage duration variables allocated?

On the stack
In the heap
In the data segment
At a random memory location

The correct answer is: In the data segment

Static storage duration variables in C++ are allocated memory in the data segment. The data segment is where global and static variables are stored, meaning they have a lifetime that extends throughout the entire program. Options A and B are incorrect because static storage duration variables are not allocated on the stack or in the heap. The stack is used for function calls and local variables, which have a shorter lifetime than static variables. The heap is used for dynamic memory allocation at runtime, but it does not allocate memory for static variables. Option D is incorrect because the memory for static storage duration variables is allocated in a specific location in the data segment, not at a random memory location.