recursion

Question 1

recursion

Answer 1

any function that calls itself

Question 2

Activation record are:

Answer 2

stores local variables and parameters for a function.

Question 3

What are the 2 components of Activation records?

Answer 3

1. return value - actual return value

2. return address - address in memory of then ext instruction to execute after the function returns.

Question 4

the return value

Answer 4

stored in the activation record; RETURN stores the value in the activation record where it can be read by the calling function

Question 5

the return address

Answer 5

memory address of the next instruction to execute when the function returns

Question 6

can u change a return address?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

System stack

Answer 7

activation records are stored on a stack within the operating system.