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?

Usually at the beginning of the program Signup and view all the answers

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

Enhanced code readability and maintainability Signup and view all the answers

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

#define directives Signup and view all the answers

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

They get replaced by their corresponding text Signup and view all the answers

How are symbolic constants differentiated from variables in C programs?

By using a specific naming convention Signup and view all the answers

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

#define constants Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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What is the purpose of a symbolic constant in a C program?

In a C program, how are symbolic constants typically defined?

What does the statement area = PI * radius * radius; get replaced by during compilation?

How are symbolic constant definitions typically placed within a C program?

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

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

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

How are symbolic constants differentiated from variables in C programs?

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

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

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