Mastering C++: A Comprehensive Quiz Based on 'Thinking in C++'

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What best describes the scope of a static variable in a C++ function?

Global scope
Class scope
Namespace scope
Block scope, but with static storage duration

The correct answer is: Block scope, but with static storage duration

A static variable in a C++ function has block scope, meaning that it is only accessible within the function in which it is defined. However, it also has a static storage duration, which means it retains its value even after the function has finished executing. So, while it may seem similar to a global variable in terms of accessibility, it is still local to the function and cannot be accessed from other parts of the code. The other options - global scope, class scope, and namespace scope - are incorrect because they do not fully encompass the unique combination of properties that a static variable in a C++ function has.