Question

a(n) ______ is caused by a program not closing its resources.
invalid memory
null pointer error
false data error
resource leak

Explanation:

A resource leak occurs when a program fails to release resources it has acquired, such as file handles, memory, or network connections. Invalid memory refers to accessing memory that is not allocated properly. A null - pointer error happens when a program tries to access memory through a null pointer. False data error is related to incorrect or inconsistent data.

Answer:

D. resource leak