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What is the purpose of a symbolic constant in a C program?
What is the purpose of a symbolic constant in a C program?
- To replace function names
- To replace variable names
- To define the program entry point
- To replace numeric, character, or string constants (correct)
In a C program, how are symbolic constants typically defined?
In a C program, how are symbolic constants typically defined?
- With a leading underscore
- With uppercase letters (correct)
- Using lowercase letters
- Using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters
What does the statement area = PI * radius * radius; get replaced by during compilation?
What does the statement area = PI * radius * radius; get replaced by during compilation?
- area = Susan * radius * radius;
- area = 3.141593 * radius * radius; (correct)
- area = 1 * radius * radius;
- area = 0.23 * radius * radius;
How are symbolic constant definitions typically placed within a C program?
How are symbolic constant definitions typically placed within a C program?
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What is the main benefit of using symbolic constants in programming?
What is the main benefit of using symbolic constants in programming?
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Which part of a C program typically contains symbolic constant definitions?
Which part of a C program typically contains symbolic constant definitions?
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What happens to symbolic constants during the compilation process of a C program?
What happens to symbolic constants during the compilation process of a C program?
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How are symbolic constants differentiated from variables in C programs?
How are symbolic constants differentiated from variables in C programs?
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'#define' statements in C are used primarily for defining:
'#define' statements in C are used primarily for defining:
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What is the significance of defining TRUE and FALSE as symbolic constants in a C program?
What is the significance of defining TRUE and FALSE as symbolic constants in a C program?
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