C Programming Quiz
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Who created the C programming language?

  • Brian Kernighan
  • Linus Torvalds
  • Dennis Ritchie (correct)
  • Ken Thompson
  • In which decade did C gradually gain popularity?

  • 1960s
  • 1990s
  • 1980s (correct)
  • 1970s
  • For what type of computer architectures is C commonly used?

  • Only for supercomputers
  • From the largest supercomputers to the smallest microcontrollers and embedded systems (correct)
  • Only for personal computers
  • Exclusively for mainframe computers
  • What was C originally developed for at Bell Labs?

    <p>To construct utilities running on Unix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which areas has the use of C been decreasing?

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

    Study Notes

    C Programming Language

    • The C programming language was created by Dennis Ritchie.

    Popularity and Usage

    • C gradually gained popularity in the 1980s.
    • C is commonly used for developing applications for a variety of computer architectures.

    Origins

    • C was originally developed at Bell Labs for building operating systems.

    Decline

    • The use of C has been decreasing in areas such as web application development and scripting.

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    Test your knowledge of the influential computer programming language C with this quiz. Explore its history, features, and applications in operating systems and device drivers.

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