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C Programming Quiz

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Who created the C programming language?

  • Bill Gates
  • Dennis Ritchie (correct)
  • Richard Stallman
  • Linus Torvalds
  • Where was C originally developed?

  • MIT
  • IBM Research
  • Bell Labs (correct)
  • Xerox PARC
  • In which areas has C found lasting use?

  • Social media platforms
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Operating systems and device drivers (correct)
  • Web development and mobile apps
  • For which systems is C commonly used?

    <p>From supercomputers to microcontrollers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did C gradually gain popularity?

    <p>During the 1980s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Creation and Development of C

    • C programming language was created by Dennis Ritchie.
    • Originally developed at Bell Laboratories in the early 1970s.

    Lasting Use of C

    • C has enduring applications in system programming, particularly for operating systems and embedded systems.
    • The language is widely utilized for developing application software, compilers, and interpreters.

    Common Systems Using C

    • C is commonly used in UNIX operating systems and has significantly influenced many other programming languages.
    • It is also used in hardware development and is integral in the creation of various modern devices.

    Popularity of C

    • C began to gain popularity during the late 1970s and expanded in the 1980s as more developers recognized its efficiency and control over system resources.

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    Test your knowledge of the influential computer programming language with this C programming quiz. Covering its history, features, and applications, this quiz is perfect for both beginners and experienced programmers.

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