I'm harboring ints.

What this C++ language-knowledge question tests

This is an easy C++ question that probes your understanding of how the language handles types, declarations, and the scope or meaning of identifiers. It rewards close reading of syntax and familiarity with C++ semantics—exactly the kind of thing that trips up candidates who've learned another language first or skipped the fine details.

To answer correctly, you need to trace through the code carefully, paying attention to how the compiler interprets each symbol and what the actual runtime behaviour will be. These questions are common in technical interviews because they separate candidates who truly understand their language from those relying on muscle memory.

• Type declarations and implicit conversions
• Scope and name resolution
• C++ operator precedence and parsing