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What must every C++ program include?
What must every C++ program include?
What is the purpose of a namespace in C++?
What is the purpose of a namespace in C++?
Which of the following is the correct way to end a statement in C++?
Which of the following is the correct way to end a statement in C++?
What does the return statement signify in a function?
What does the return statement signify in a function?
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How are strings represented in C++?
How are strings represented in C++?
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What is the role of comments in C++ code?
What is the role of comments in C++ code?
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What does the zero in the return statement generally indicate?
What does the zero in the return statement generally indicate?
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What type of comments can be used in C++?
What type of comments can be used in C++?
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What is a key characteristic of C++ variables?
What is a key characteristic of C++ variables?
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Which of the following is NOT a reserved word in C++?
Which of the following is NOT a reserved word in C++?
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What is the result when converting a float value of 100.25 to an integer?
What is the result when converting a float value of 100.25 to an integer?
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What must variable names in C++ begin with?
What must variable names in C++ begin with?
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What is the length of the string 'Hello World20 ?'?
What is the length of the string 'Hello World20 ?'?
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When an integer is converted to a float, what is the expected result?
When an integer is converted to a float, what is the expected result?
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How does the assignment operator function in C++?
How does the assignment operator function in C++?
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In C++, what is the first position index of a string characterized as?
In C++, what is the first position index of a string characterized as?
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What is the significance of case sensitivity in C++ variable names?
What is the significance of case sensitivity in C++ variable names?
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What occurs if you try to convert a float value of 100.75 to an integer?
What occurs if you try to convert a float value of 100.75 to an integer?
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Which of the following is a legal variable name in C++?
Which of the following is a legal variable name in C++?
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Which is true about predefined identifiers in C++?
Which is true about predefined identifiers in C++?
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What will happen with the statement 'Counter = 1;' in C++?
What will happen with the statement 'Counter = 1;' in C++?
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Which of the following is NOT classified as an integral data type in C++?
Which of the following is NOT classified as an integral data type in C++?
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What is the primary function of the bool data type in C++?
What is the primary function of the bool data type in C++?
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Which of these statements regarding the char data type is true?
Which of these statements regarding the char data type is true?
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How many categories of simple data types are there in C++?
How many categories of simple data types are there in C++?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of integral data types in C++?
Which of the following is a characteristic of integral data types in C++?
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Which of the following represents a valid integer value in C++?
Which of the following represents a valid integer value in C++?
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In which situation would you use an enumeration type in C++?
In which situation would you use an enumeration type in C++?
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What should be used to enclose characters when using the char data type in C++?
What should be used to enclose characters when using the char data type in C++?
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What is the maximum number of characters ASCII can represent?
What is the maximum number of characters ASCII can represent?
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Which statement about floating-point types is correct?
Which statement about floating-point types is correct?
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Which of the following values can be assigned to a char type in C++?
Which of the following values can be assigned to a char type in C++?
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What is the range of values for a float type in C++?
What is the range of values for a float type in C++?
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How does the precision of a double compare to that of a float?
How does the precision of a double compare to that of a float?
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What is true about the scientific notation in C++?
What is true about the scientific notation in C++?
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Which of the following data types are considered the same in modern compilers?
Which of the following data types are considered the same in modern compilers?
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What character representation does the number 65 correspond to in ASCII?
What character representation does the number 65 correspond to in ASCII?
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Study Notes
C++ Programming Basics
- In C++, all elements of the standard library are declared within the
std
namespace. - A namespace is a logical container for grouping unique entities (blocks).
- Every C++ program MUST have a function named
main
. - The body of a function starts with an opening brace (
{
) and ends with a closing brace (}
). - Each instruction in C++ must end with a semicolon (
;
). - The
cout
object is used to display output on the screen. - Strings (text) in C++ are enclosed in double quotes (
"
). - The
return
statement ends function execution. - Returning a zero value from
main
indicates that the program executed successfully.
Data Types and Variables
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Comments are for human readers and are ignored by the compiler.
- They are used to explain code functionality, variables, functions, authorship, and development dates.
- Single-line comments start with
//
. - Multi-line comments start with
/*
and end with*/
.
-
Reserved Words (Keywords) are words that have special meaning in C++ and cannot be used as variable names.
- Examples include:
int
,float
,double
,char
,const
,void
,return
.
- Examples include:
- Variables are containers that store the results of C++ operations, allowing them to be used in other operations.
-
Variable Identifiers are names for variables.
- They consist of letters, digits, and underscores (
_
). - They must start with a letter or an underscore.
- C++ is case-sensitive, meaning
NUMBER
andnumber
are different. -
cout
andcin
are two predefined identifiers. You can technically redefine them, but it is generally not recommended.
- They consist of letters, digits, and underscores (
-
Variable Declaration is how a variable is created.
- It defines the variable's name and type.
- The format is:
type variableName;
(for example:int myVariable;
) - You can declare multiple variables of the same type with commas:
int variable1, variable2, variable3;
-
Variable Assignment is how a variable is given an initial value.
- The assignment operator
=
is used. - Examples:
-
Counter = 1;
(assigns 1 to the variableCounter
) -
Result = 100 + 200;
(assigns the result of the sum to the variableResult
) -
X = X + 1;
(increments the value ofX
by 1)
-
- The assignment operator
- Data Types define the kind of values a variable can hold and the operations that can be performed on them.
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Simple Data Types are basic data types that represent fundamental values:
-
Integral (integers, whole numbers):
char
,short
,int
,long
,bool
. -
Floating-Point (decimal numbers):
float
,double
. - Enumeration Type: User-defined data type used to create a set of named constants.
-
Integral (integers, whole numbers):
-
Integral Data Types categorize integers:
-
char
: single character (e.g., 'A', 'a', '0', '*', '+', '$', '&', ' '). -
short
: small integer values. -
int
: standard integer values. -
long
: large integer values. -
bool
: logical values (eithertrue
orfalse
). -
unsigned char
,unsigned short
,unsigned int
,unsigned long
: versions of the integral types that allow only non-negative values (0 or positive).
-
-
int
Data Type can represent positive or negative integers, without decimals.- Examples:
-6728
,0
,78
,+763
.
- Examples:
-
bool
Data Type represents logical (Boolean) values:-
true
orfalse
.
-
-
char
Data Type is used for single characters, including letters, digits, and special symbols.- Each character is enclosed in single quotes (e.g.,
'A'
,'*'
). - A blank space is considered a character (
' '
). -
char
is the smallest integral type.
- Each character is enclosed in single quotes (e.g.,
-
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a standard coding system used almost universally.
- It assigns numerical values to characters (0 to 255), allowing computers to represent and process text.
- Each character has a unique ASCII code.
- The ASCII table displays these character codes.
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UNICODE is a newer coding system that expands ASCII.
- It supports a much wider range of characters, including those used in various languages around the world.
- ASCII Table is a standardized representation of ASCII codes where each character corresponds to a specific number.
-
char
values areint
values, meaning you can assign integer values to variables of typechar
. -
Floating-Point Types represent decimal numbers:
-
float
can handle a wide range of numbers but has lower precision thandouble
. -
double
provides more precise representations of decimal numbers.
-
-
float
Precision: Limited to 6 or 7 significant digits. -
double
Precision: Up to 15 significant digits. -
Scientific Notation is a way to express very large or very small numbers:
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300000000
3E8
-
6.62607 X 10-34
6.62607E-34
-
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Conversion Between
int
andfloat
:- You can always convert an integer (
int
) to a floating-point number (float
) without losing accuracy. - Converting a floating-point number to an integer can result in loss of precision.
- You can always convert an integer (
-
string
Data Type is used for sequences of characters.- It can be empty, containing no characters (null).
- Each character within a
string
has a position (starting from 0). - The
string
's length is the number of characters it contains. - Example:
string x = “Hello World20 ?”;
// length is 15 characters.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of C++ programming, including namespaces, functions, data types, and variables. This quiz covers essential syntax and usage to help reinforce your understanding of C++ basics.