An actual instance of a template function is created in memory when the compiler encounters
A) the template prefix.
B) a call to the template function.
C) a try block.
D) a catch block.
E) None of the above

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A template function is only instantiated when it is called, and not when the template prefix is encountered or within a try/catch block. Therefore, the correct choice is B, a call to the template function, triggers its instantiation in memory.

An Actual Instance of a Template Function Is Created in Memory