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

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What must be done before deleting a pointer returned from a Stash or Stack object?

Increment the pointer
Cast it to the proper type
Directly call the destructor
Flush the memory

The correct answer is: Cast it to the proper type

When deleting a pointer returned from a Stash or Stack object, it is important to cast it to the proper type first. This is necessary because the pointer may have been stored with a different data type than what it was originally created with. Incrementing the pointer (option A) would not be necessary as it would just increment the memory address, not actually delete the object. Directly calling the destructor (option C) would not be recommended as it could cause issues with memory management. Flushing the memory (option D) would also not be necessary as the pointer is simply deleted, not the actual memory. Therefore, casting the pointer to the proper type is the most necessary step in deleting a pointer returned from a Stash or Stack object.