Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++ - Functions - Pointers and References

The video tutorial explains how to pass arguments to a function by reference and using pointers. It demonstrates a number swap program, first by passing values by reference without pointers, and then using pointers. The tutorial covers function declaration, definition, and the use of dereference operators. It shows how to swap numbers by reference and pointers, highlighting the differences and similarities in both approaches.

What is the primary difference between passing arguments by reference and by value?

• Passing by value is faster than passing by reference.

• Passing by reference creates a copy of the variable.

• Passing by value allows modification of the original variable.

• Passing by reference allows modification of the original variable.

In the context of the video, what is the role of the dereference operator?

• It is used to declare a variable.

• It is used to access the value at a given memory address.

• It is used to print values to the screen.

• It is used to swap two numbers.

When using pointers in a function, what symbol is used to indicate a pointer parameter?

• The dollar ($) symbol

• The star (*) symbol

• The hash (#) symbol

• The ampersand (&) symbol

What must be done when calling a function with pointer parameters?

• Use the dereference operator on the arguments.

• Pass the arguments by value.

• Use the address-of operator on the arguments.

• Declare the arguments as global variables.

What is the outcome of using both dereference operators and pointers for swapping numbers?

• The numbers are doubled.

• The program crashes.

• The numbers are swapped successfully.

• The numbers remain unchanged.