C Programming Identifiers Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Usually at the beginning of the program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of using symbolic constants in programming?

    <p>Enhanced code readability and maintainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a C program typically contains symbolic constant definitions?

    <p>#define directives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to symbolic constants during the compilation process of a C program?

    <p>They get replaced by their corresponding text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are symbolic constants differentiated from variables in C programs?

    <p>By using a specific naming convention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    '#define' statements in C are used primarily for defining:

    <p>#define constants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of defining TRUE and FALSE as symbolic constants in a C program?

    <p>To avoid using '1' and '0' directly in the code for boolean values</p> Signup and view all the answers

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