Question 1

How does the call stack cause stack overflow?

Accepted Answer

Through infinite or very deep recursion. Each recursive call adds a frame without popping one until the engine's stack limit is exceeded, producing a RangeError.

Question 2

What data structure is used by the Call Stack?

Accepted Answer

The Call Stack follows the Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) principle.

Question 3

Why is the Call Stack important?

Accepted Answer

It tracks function execution and execution contexts.

Question 4

Can the Call Stack overflow?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Excessive recursion can lead to a stack overflow error.

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