Array Declaration and Definition

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What does an array consist of?

Ordered set of similar data items (correct)

Unordered set of dissimilar data items

Unordered set of similar data items

Ordered set of dissimilar data items

How are the elements of an array stored in memory?

In non-consecutive memory locations

In alternating memory locations

In consecutive memory locations (correct)

In random memory locations

When must an array be declared?

At the end of the program

Upon reaching the main function

After it is used

Before it is used (correct)

What does the size specified during array declaration inform the compiler to do?

Allocate and reserve memory locations Signup and view all the answers

In an array, what is the range of indices?

0 to (n-1) Signup and view all the answers

What is the syntax for declaring an array with 'n' elements?

data_type array_name[n]; Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the number of values to be initialized is more than the size of the array in C language?

Compilation error occurs Signup and view all the answers

In C, how are the memory locations initialized when a partial array initialization is done?

All elements are set to zero automatically Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following will result in an automatic size determination of the array in C?

int d[5]={10}; Signup and view all the answers

When an array is initialized with a string in C, why is the array size larger than the string length?

Due to an extra null character added at the end of the string Signup and view all the answers

What error occurs if an attempt is made to initialize an array using 'char b="COMPUTER"' in C?

'COMPUTER' exceeds maximum string length Signup and view all the answers

In C, what happens if no array size is specified during initialization?

Array grows dynamically depending on initial values Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes runtime initialization for arrays in C?

'scanf' is used to read user input and initialize arrays Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of initializing an integer array in C with more values than its specified size?

'Excess elements are ignored' without warnings Signup and view all the answers

How does C handle an array initialization where fewer values are provided than its size?

'Remaining elements automatically set to zero' Signup and view all the answers

What effect does adding a partial initialization have on the remaining uninitialized array elements in C?

Remain uninitialized without a default value Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the number of values to be initialized is less than the size of the array in C language?

The elements are initialized to zero automatically. Signup and view all the answers

When initializing an array in C with a string, why is the array size larger than the string length?

Strings are null-terminated, so an extra byte is allocated for the null character. Signup and view all the answers

In C, what occurs when an attempt is made to initialize an array using `char b='COMPUTER'`?

Compilation error due to incorrect single quotes usage. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does runtime initialization have on array elements in C?

Array elements are filled with user-entered values at execution time. Signup and view all the answers

How does C handle an array initialization with fewer values provided than its specified size?

Initializes the given values and sets the rest to zero by default. Signup and view all the answers

What error occurs with the declaration `int a={9,2,4,5,6};` in C?

Too many initial values provided for the array size. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding partial array initialization in C is correct?

'Partial array initialization initializes specific elements, leaving others untouched. Signup and view all the answers

'Initialization without size' in C refers to which scenario?

'Declaring an array without specifying its number of elements.' Signup and view all the answers

'Initialization with all zeros' in C involves which process?

'Setting all elements of the array to zero automatically.' Signup and view all the answers

In C, what determines the size of an array when initialized with fewer values than its capacity?

The number of elements explicitly mentioned during declaration. Signup and view all the answers

What is the syntax to declare an array in C with 5 elements of type float?

float array[5]; Signup and view all the answers

If an array 'numbers' in C has been declared as 'int numbers[10];', what is the range of indices for this array?

0 to 9 Signup and view all the answers

During initialization, what happens if more values are provided than the size specified for an array in C?

Values are truncated to fit the array size Signup and view all the answers

What does the statement 'int data[3] = {10, 20};' do in C?

Initializes the array to {10, 20, 0} Signup and view all the answers

If an array 'marks' is declared as 'float marks[5];' in C, what values will be stored in the array before initialization?

Garbage values Signup and view all the answers

What could be the consequence of initializing an array in C without specifying its size?

'Declaration syntax error' at compile time Signup and view all the answers

If an array 'characters' is declared as 'char characters[4];' in C, how many characters can it hold at maximum considering a null terminator at the end?

3 characters Signup and view all the answers

'int values[8];' is declared in C. What will be the state of all elements of 'values' before explicit initialization?

'Random values' for all elements Signup and view all the answers

What does 'int scores[] = {95, 88, 75};' represent when initializing an array in C?

'Scores' declared without size but with values assigned Signup and view all the answers

'float values[6];' is declared in C. How many bytes will be allocated to hold all elements of this array?

'24 bytes' Signup and view all the answers