C Programming Language Quiz
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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?

<p>C was originally developed at Bell Labs by Ritchie to construct utilities running on Unix.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following programming languages with their corresponding descriptions:

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

Match the following programming languages with their related time periods:

<p>C = Developed in the 1970s Python = Gained popularity during the 1980s JavaScript = Commonly used today B = Developed between 1972 and 1973</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is C commonly used?

<p>C is commonly used on computer architectures ranging from the largest supercomputers to the smallest microcontrollers and embedded systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following programming languages with their areas of application:

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

Match the following programming languages with their levels of popularity:

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

Match the following programming languages with their historical contexts:

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

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