C Programming Language Overview Quiz
15 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the ultimate interpreter of any computer program?

  • Programming language
  • Human
  • Compiler
  • Hardware (correct)
  • Why does programming demand completeness and greater precision than human languages?

  • Human languages lack nuance and intent
  • To ensure the hardware can execute the instructions correctly (correct)
  • Due to the complexity of programming languages
  • Because hardware interprets programs differently
  • What is the main purpose of a compiler in the context of programming?

  • To analyze program data
  • To interpret human languages into code
  • To write instructions for the hardware
  • To translate code into machine language (correct)
  • In what way is programming more arduous than writing a formal report?

    <p>It requires more precision and completeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text mean by 'Self-document a computer program using comments'?

    <p>Adding explanations within the code for better understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do programming languages demand completeness and greater precision?

    <p>Because hardware cannot interpret intent or nuance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language is a native language that the CPU processes?

    <p>Assembly language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation language describes what is to be done without specifying how it is to be done?

    <p>Fourth-generation language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of language is relatively easy to read and port across different platforms?

    <p>Fourth-generation language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language is known for being English-like and quite compact with a small number of keywords?

    <p>C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language serves as an excellent, first programming language due to its systematically ordered sets of instructions and support for functions?

    <p>C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming language can be faster and more powerful than other high-level languages?

    <p>C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating systems are written in C and C++?

    <p>Windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization maintains an up-to-date map of 50 of the most popular programming languages?

    <p>TIOBE Software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main feature of C that makes it a popular choice as a first programming language?

    <p>It requires systematically ordered sets of instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Compiler Basics Quiz
    15 questions

    Compiler Basics Quiz

    PrizeAndradite6202 avatar
    PrizeAndradite6202
    History of Programming Languages Quiz
    30 questions

    History of Programming Languages Quiz

    AffirmativePrehistoricArt avatar
    AffirmativePrehistoricArt
    Programming Language Fundamentals Quiz
    16 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser