10 Questions
What is C?
C is a general-purpose computer programming language.
Who created C?
C was created by Dennis Ritchie.
Has the use of C in application software been increasing or decreasing?
The use of C in application software has been decreasing.
What was C originally developed for?
C was originally developed at Bell Labs by Ritchie to construct utilities running on Unix.
Match the following programming languages with their corresponding descriptions:
C = General-purpose programming language, used in operating systems and embedded systems Python = Language that has become one of the most widely used programming languages JavaScript = Language commonly used for client-side scripting on web applications B = Programming language that C was developed as a successor to
Match the following programming languages with their related time periods:
C = Developed in the 1970s Python = Gained popularity during the 1980s JavaScript = Commonly used today B = Developed between 1972 and 1973
Where is C commonly used?
C is commonly used on computer architectures ranging from the largest supercomputers to the smallest microcontrollers and embedded systems.
Match the following programming languages with their areas of application:
C = Used in operating systems, device drivers, and protocol stacks Python = Commonly used in application software JavaScript = Used for client-side scripting on web applications B = Used to construct utilities running on Unix
Match the following programming languages with their levels of popularity:
C = One of the most widely used programming languages Python = Highly popular language JavaScript = Widely used for web applications B = Not as widely used as its successor
Match the following programming languages with their historical contexts:
C = Developed as a successor to B at Bell Labs Python = Not mentioned in the provided text JavaScript = Not mentioned in the provided text B = Developed by Dennis Ritchie
Test your knowledge of the influential C programming language and its impact on computer systems and software development.
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