Beginner
C++
Q40 / 100
What is a memory leak?
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The correct answer is B) Heap memory that is allocated but never freed, causing the program to consume increasing memory
B
Correct Answer
Heap memory that is allocated but never freed, causing the program to consume increasing memory
Explanation
Memory leaks occur when new is called without a matching delete. Over time, leaked memory accumulates until the system runs out of resources.
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