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

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What is one difference between dynamic memory allocation in C and C++?

  1. C requires manual deallocation, unlike C++

  2. C++ requires type casting from void*, unlike C

  3. C allows direct constructor calls, unlike C++

  4. C++ ensures destructors are called, unlike C

The correct answer is: C++ ensures destructors are called, unlike C

C++ ensures destructors are called when using dynamic memory allocation, while in C the programmer must manually handle this. One key difference is that C++ is an object-oriented language, so it handles memory allocation and deallocation automatically through the use of constructors and destructors. In contrast, C is a procedural language, meaning it does not have built-in support for objects and requires manual memory management. As a result, C++ ensures destructors are called to prevent memory leaks, while in C it is the programmer's responsibility to deallocate memory. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they either describe features that are shared between C and C++, such as manual deallocation and direct constructor calls, or describe differences unrelated to dynamic memory allocation.

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