C Programming Language Overview

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Who created the C programming language?

  • Bjarne Stroustrup
  • Linus Torvalds
  • Dennis Ritchie (correct)
  • Richard Stallman

In which decade did C gradually gain popularity?

  • 1990s
  • 1970s
  • 2000s
  • 1980s (correct)

What type of programming language is C?

  • Imperative procedural language (correct)
  • Functional programming language
  • Object-oriented language
  • Logical programming language

For which type of systems is C commonly used?

<p>Largest supercomputers to smallest microcontrollers and embedded systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was C standardized by ANSI and ISO?

<p>$1989$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the C programming language?

<p>Object-oriented programming support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using C as a programming language?

<p>Portability across different platforms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common misconception about the C programming language?

<p>It is exclusively used for web development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes C a good starting point for learning programming?

<p>It provides a foundational understanding of programming concepts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the role of C in relation to other programming languages?

<p>Learning C facilitates easier understanding of languages like Java, C++, C#, Python, etc. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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