C Programming for System and Application Development

Which of the following is NOT considered an input device for a computer?

Keyboard
Joystick
Mouse
Printer (correct)

What is the origin of the word 'computer'?

From the word 'calculate', meaning 'to measure'. (correct)
From the word 'compute', meaning 'to draw'.
From the word 'calculation', meaning 'to solve'.
From the word 'computerize', meaning 'to automate'.

What function do output devices in a computer system perform?

Convert computer data into human-understandable information. (correct)
Enter data into the computer system.
Retrieve information from the computer for the user.
Convert human input to computer-understandable data.

How is a general-purpose computer defined?

A device that can solve problems quickly and accurately with proper instructions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of computing, what does the Central Processing Unit (CPU) primarily do?

Receive data from input devices and process it. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an example of an input device for a computer system?

Webcam (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is C language considered a middle-level language?

Because it is perfect for writing both operating systems and customer billing systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a compiler?

Converts whole program at a time (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does an interpreter convert a program?

It converts program line by line (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an assembler?

To translate assembly language programs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a flowchart commonly used for in programming?

As a graphical representation of an algorithm (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why would a programmer use Turbo C IDE shortcuts?

To speed up coding using built-in shortcuts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of header files in C language?

To include predefined standard library functions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the syntax to include a header file from a system/default directory?

#include (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of decision making statements in C programming?

To control the flow of program (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the extension of a header file in C?

.h (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the stdio.h header file?

For input and output operations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the format to include a header file from the same directory as the source file?

#include "filename.h" (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the link section in a C program?

To include header files from libraries (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a C program contains function definitions declared in the Global Declaration section?

Subprograms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the #define preprocessor directive?

To define symbolic constants (C) Signup and view all the answers

In a C program, where does the execution start?

In the main function (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mandatory function in every C program?

main function (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Global Declaration section?

To declare global variables and function declarations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the default clause in a switch statement?

To handle unexpected inputs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a loop in programming?

To execute a block of code multiple times (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of loop is a while loop?

Entry controlled loop (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the break statement in a switch block?

To exit the switch block (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an if statement and a while loop?

An if statement executes a block of code only once, while a while loop executes a block of code multiple times (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the syntax of a while loop?

while (condition) { // body of the while } (D) Signup and view all the answers