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

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Prepare for the ultimate C++ challenge with our comprehensive quiz based on 'Thinking in C++'. Test your knowledge with engaging questions and receive instant feedback. Perfect for both beginners and experienced C++ programmers looking to sharpen their skills!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

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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
On the heap

The correct answer is: 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.