In C++, what is the main purpose of destructors ?
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In C++, what is the main purpose of destructors ?
Answer: B. They are used for memory deallocation — C++ destructors are special member functions automatically invoked when an object's lifetime ends. Their primary purpose is to release resources like memory,…
- A.
They initialize an object
- B.
They are used for memory deallocation
- C.
They destroy the class
- D.
They return a value
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Correct answer: B
C++ destructors are special member functions automatically invoked when an object's lifetime ends. Their primary purpose is to release resources like memory, file handles, or network connections that the object acquired during its lifetime.
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