Question

The default argument get bound during declaration ________________

(a) And are never executed

(b) And are executed simultaneously

(c) But are executed only if priority is given

(d) But are executed during function call

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Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) But are executed during function call

For explanation: The default argument are bound at the time of declaration. That is an implicit functioning. But those are executed only when the function is called. Otherwise, those will never get executed.