Data Structures using C++ Consider the following definition template <class Item
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Question
Data Structures using C++
Consider the following definition
template <class Item>
Item smaller(Item a, Item b)
{
if (a < b)
return a;
else
return b;
}
What restrictions are placed on the Item data type for a program that uses the smaller function?
A. The Item data type must be either int, double, or float.
B. The Item data type must be one of the built-in C++ data types.
C. The Item data type must have a copy constructor and a < operator defined.
D. None of the above restrictions apply.
Explanation / Answer
Answer : D None of the above restrictions appy
explanation:
when the compilier have to call a template function, it uses the template to automatically generates a function which replaces the each occurence of item, by the type(so here,compiler can recognize built in data types and user defined also) passed as actual template parameter..