To pass a copy of the identifier to the subprogram --- code can be used?

  1. (a) CALL . . . BY CONTENT literal

  2. (b) CALL . . . BY CONTENT identifier

  3. (c) CALL . . . BY CONTENT ADDRESS OF identifier

  4. (d) CALL . . . BY CONTENT ADDRESS OF identifier


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To solve this question, the user needs to know the different ways to pass parameters to a subprogram in programming languages.

The options in the question are using the "CALL" statement to pass a copy of the identifier to a subprogram. The CALL statement is used to transfer control to a subprogram (procedure or function) and pass arguments, if any.

Now, let's go through each option and explain why it is right or wrong:

A. (a) CALL . . . BY CONTENT literal: This option is incorrect because it passes a literal value to the subprogram, not an identifier. The "BY CONTENT" phrase specifies that the value is passed by value, which means a copy of the value is passed to the subprogram.

B. (b) CALL . . . BY CONTENT identifier: This option is correct because it passes a copy of the identifier (variable name) to the subprogram. The "BY CONTENT" phrase specifies that the value of the identifier is passed by value, which means a copy of the value is passed to the subprogram.

C. (c) CALL . . . BY CONTENT ADDRESS OF identifier: This option is incorrect because it passes the address of the identifier to the subprogram, not a copy of the value. The "BY CONTENT ADDRESS OF" phrase specifies that the address of the identifier is passed by value, which means a copy of the address is passed to the subprogram.

D. (d) CALL . . . BY CONTENT ADDRESS OF identifier: This option is incorrect because it is the same as option C, which passes the address of the identifier to the subprogram.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

The Answer is: B. (b) CALL . . . BY CONTENT identifier

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