Learn and Master C Programming - Understanding Stack Memory

The video tutorial explains two types of memory: stack and heap. It begins with an overview of these memory types and their differences. The stack memory is described as automatic, static, fast, and limited in size, with examples of its usage in function calls and local variables. The tutorial highlights the limitations of stack memory, such as its fixed size and potential for stack overflow. It concludes with a brief introduction to heap memory, emphasizing its dynamic allocation capabilities.

What are the two types of memory discussed in the video?

• Primary and Secondary

• Local and Global

• Static and Dynamic

• Stack and Heap

Which attribute of stack memory allows it to be automatically managed?

• Manual

• Dynamic

• Flexible

• Automatic

What is a potential issue with stack memory when allocating large arrays?

• Data Loss

• Memory Leak

• Stack Overflow

• Heap Corruption

How does the compiler handle memory allocation for local variables on the stack?

• Manually by the programmer

• Automatically by the compiler

• Through a configuration file

• By the operating system

What happens to stack memory when a function exits?

• It remains allocated

• It is manually deallocated

• It is automatically cleaned up

• It causes a memory leak

Why can't the size of a text array on the stack be changed at runtime?

• Because it is on the heap

• Because it is dynamic

• Because it is fixed size

• Due to memory fragmentation

What is one reason to use heap memory over stack memory?

• For dynamic memory allocation

• For faster access

• For automatic cleanup

• For static memory allocation