Question

The memory address of the first element of an array is called
A. floor address
B. first address
C. foundation address
D. base address

Answer 1

the memory address of the first element of an array is called first address

Answer 2

The memory address of the first element of an array is called the base address. Option (d) is the correct option.

• When an array is declared, the compiler allocates it a certain memory for storage of the rest of its elements.
• A constant pointer pointing toward the unique location of the first element of the array which serves as a reference point for other memory locations known as absolute addresses
• An offset value is added to the base address to get the addresses of all elements of the array.