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What does the stack pointer do?
Think about how stacks work.
What is a procedure call?
Consider what happens when a function is called.
What operation does a stack pointer perform?
Think about its function in memory management.
True or False: A nested procedure call requires returning to each calling procedure in reverse order.
Visualize the stack and how calls overlap.
Explain in detail how a CPU handles nested procedure calls and the context saving involved.
Think through each step of the call and return process.
Create a diagram showing memory addresses of a main program and two procedures along with the stack pointer’s position during procedure calls.
Consider how the stack grows and where the procedures lie.
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