Process in memory also contain the heap section. What is the use of heap section?

1. AContains temporary data
2. BDynamically allocate the memory during process run time
3. CContains Process priority and pointers to scheduling queues
4. DContains amount of CPU and real time use

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Correct answer: B. Dynamically allocate the memory during process run time

Explanation

The heap holds memory allocated dynamically while the process runs (malloc/new). Temporary data such as parameters and locals live on the stack.