C Programming Language Fundamentals Quiz
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What are the essential elements of the C language discussed in the introductory chapter?

variables, constants, arithmetic, control flow, functions, rudiments of input and output.

What features are intentionally left out of the introductory chapter?

pointers, structures, most of C's rich set of operators, several control flow statements, and the standard library.

What are the drawbacks of the approach taken in the introductory chapter?

The complete story on any particular feature is not found here, and the tutorial, by being brief, may also be misleading. The examples do not use the full power of C, so they are not as concise and elegant as they might be. The later chapters will necessarily repeat some of this chapter.

What is the aim of the introductory chapter in C programming?

<p>To show the essential elements of the language in real programs without getting bogged down in details, rules, and exceptions, and to get the reader to the point where they can write useful programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest experienced programmers should approach the introductory chapter?

<p>Experienced programmers should be able to extrapolate from the material in this chapter to their own programming needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common applications of the C programming language?

<p>C is commonly used in operating systems, device drivers, protocol stacks, and embedded systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who originally developed the C programming language and where was it developed?

<p>C was originally developed by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs between 1972 and 1973.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What served as the de facto standard for the C programming language for many years?

<p>The book The C Programming Language, co-authored by the original language designer, served as the de facto standard for the language for many years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organizations have standardized the C programming language since 1989?

<p>C has been standardized since 1989 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some key features of the C programming language?

<p>C is an imperative procedural language, supporting structured programming, lexical variable scope, and recursion, with a static type system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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