Question

The delete operator __________________

(a) Invokes function operator delete

(b) Invokes function defined by user to delete

(c) Invokes function defined in global scope to delete object

(d) Doesn’t invoke any function

I have been asked this question in an international level competition.

My query is from Delete Operator in portion Memory Allocation & Scope of Variable of Object Oriented Programming

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Invokes function operator delete

Easiest explanation - The delete operator invokes the function operator delete. This function in turn performs all the delete operations on the mentioned object. This is ensures safe deletion.