C++ Programming Fundamentals
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What is the purpose of declaration statements in a C++ program?

  • To declare variables and constants (correct)
  • To manage memory allocation
  • To accept input from the user
  • To perform calculations and create output

    • Which of the following statements about preprocessor directives is correct?

  • They are executed at runtime
  • They must end with a semicolon
  • They begin with a '#' symbol (correct)
  • They are part of the executable code

    • Which of the following correctly describes the components of a C++ program?

  • Is limited to declaration statements only
  • Includes both preprocessor directives and program statements (correct)
  • Consists of only executable statements
  • Only contains preprocessor directives

    • What type of code does a C++ compiler generate after processing a source code file?

    <p>Object code (.obj)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the delimiters in C++?

    <p>Delimiters are recognized as part of the program structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes a programming language?

    <p>A set of rules, symbols, and special words used to create programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of syntax in programming?

    <p>It specifies legal and illegal statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In C++, which of the following represents a semantic error?

    <p>Mismatched data types in an arithmetic operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding preprocessor directives in C++?

    <p>They are executed at compile time before the actual compilation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'function' refer to in programming?

    <p>A collection of statements designed to accomplish a specific task.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    • C++ programs utilize functions, one of which is main
    • Identifiers are composed of letters, digits, and underscores
    • Arithmetic operators include: +, -, *, /, % (modulus)
    • Arithmetic expressions follow specific precedence rules
    • Variables are memory locations whose contents can change
    • Constants hold fixed values and cannot be changed
    • Function prototypes provide function signature without body, placed before main
    • Value-returning functions return specific values via return statements
    • Void functions do not use a return statement
    • Formal parameters are in the function definition, matched with actual parameter in the function call
    • Local variables are declared within a function or block of code
    • Global identifiers are declared outside of any function
    • Static variables maintain their value between function calls
    • Arrays hold multiple values of the same data type, accessed by index
    • C-strings are null-terminated character arrays

    Data Types

    • Integral types: int, char, short, long, bool
    • Floating-point types: float, double
    • Strings: string (often used with libraries) and character arrays (C-strings)
    • Enumeration types: user-defined integral types

    Operators

    • Arithmetic operators: +, -, *, /, % (modulus)
    • Assignment operator: =
    • Increment/decrement operators: ++, -- (pre- and post-)
    • Comparison operators: ==, !=, >, <, >=, <=
    • Logical operators: && (and), || (or), ! (not)
    • Conditional operator: ?: (ternary operator)

    Input/Output

    • cin for reading input from the console
    • cout for displaying output to the console
    • Manipulators (e.g., endl) to format output
    • Input/Output Streams: manage input and output

    Arrays

    • Array initialization during declaration
    • Accessing array elements by index
    • Restrictions on array processing
    • Multidimensional arrays: arrays of arrays
    • Parallel arrays store related data in corresponding elements
    • Passing arrays to functions (passed by reference)
    • Using const with arrays in function parameters

    C-Strings (Character Arrays)

    • Null-terminated character arrays
    • String comparison using strcmp function
    • String input/output using cin, cout, and file streams
    • String manipulation functions including strcpy, strcmp, strlen.

    Functions

    • Function overloading: multiple functions with the same name (different parameters)
    • Function prototypes are used to declare function types ahead of function definition
    • Functions are crucial for modularity
    • Functions must have a return type, or be void.

    Scope

    • Local and global identifiers have different scopes
    • Local identifiers exist only inside the function where declared.
    • Global identifiers are accessible everywhere in program, except in local scope where a local identifier has the same name.
    • Scope resolutions deal with conflicting identifiers

    Other Concepts

    • Type casting explicitly convert between data types (e.g. static_cast)
    • Debugging practices, use of drivers and stubs (for testing individual functions or blocks).

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    Test your knowledge on C++ programming fundamentals, focusing on functions, variables, operators, and arrays. This quiz covers essential concepts including the use of main, identifiers, and function prototypes. Dive in to see how well you understand the foundational elements of C++ programming.

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