Question

How does the concept “garbage collector” affect a program’s scalability?(1 point)
Responses

The “garbage collector” (or memory management) idea is not a valid concept.
The “garbage collector” (or memory management) idea is not a valid concept.

Memory management does not impact scalability.
Memory management does not impact scalability.

A good garbage collector frees up more memory so programs can transition effortlessly into other platforms.
A good garbage collector frees up more memory so programs can transition effortlessly into other platforms.

The concept of scalability is itself invalid.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The correct response is to recognize that memory management, including garbage collection, does have an impact on a program's scalability. Efficient garbage collection can help free up memory resources, ensuring that applications can handle larger workloads or scale to accommodate more users without running out of memory.

Thus, the closest response should imply that effective garbage collection can contribute to better scalability by managing memory usage efficiently, allowing programs to grow in size and complexity without degrading performance.

However, the options provided seem incorrect or misleading. The ideal answer isn't clearly represented, but an understanding of garbage collection's role in memory management can lead to a conclusion that it does indeed affect scalability. Would you like help crafting a better response or understanding this concept further?