C Programming: Structured Approach & Applications
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What is the primary purpose of the 'enum' keyword in C?

  • To perform mathematical operations on constant values
  • To define symbolic constants for fixed values
  • To create a user-defined data type for integral constants (correct)
  • To declare constant variables that cannot be modified
  • Which of the following correctly defines a symbolic constant for the value of pi in C?

  • const double PI = 3.14
  • float PI = 3.14;
  • enum PI {three_point_one_four};
  • #define PI 3.14159 (correct)
  • How do you properly declare a constant variable that can hold the maximum value of type integer in C?

  • int max_value = const 5;
  • const int max_value = 5; (correct)
  • int const max_value = 10;
  • const int max_value;
  • What output will the following code produce: 'enum week{Mon, Tue, Wed};' followed by 'day = Wed;'?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about symbolic constants is true?

    <p>Symbolic constants can be reused multiple times in a program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of identifiers in C?

    <p>Identifiers can start with a digit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of characters that can be significant in a variable name in C?

    <p>32 characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of token in C programming?

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

    Which standard library header file is mandatory for using input and output functions in C?

    <p>&lt;stdio.h&gt;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are keywords in C also called reserved words?

    <p>They have a specific meaning that cannot be changed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of a special character in C?

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

    What type of data can a C variable store?

    <p>Data of any type, such as int, float, char, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of variables in C programming?

    <p>Each variable is associated with a unique identifier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of structured programming?

    <p>Encapsulation of data and methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following programming languages is an example of a structured programming language?

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

    What is the significance of the main() function in a C program?

    <p>It serves as an entry point for program execution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the middle-level characteristic of C programming?

    <p>It allows direct manipulation of hardware with a high-level syntax.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the definition section in a C program typically include?

    <p>Symbolic constants definitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following features allows for easier error detection in C programming?

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

    In what context is modularity advantageous in programming?

    <p>It allows for easier maintenance and updates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best differentiates procedural programming from object-oriented programming?

    <p>Procedural programming focuses on functions rather than objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding variable declaration in C is correct?

    <p>Multiple variables can be declared in a single line using commas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of variable initialization, which of the following is true?

    <p>A variable can be initialized at the time of declaration using the assignment operator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of using the scanf function in C?

    <p>It takes user input and assigns it to variables during program execution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which datatype is not commonly used for storing decimal values in C?

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

    What does the following line of code do: scanf(“%d”, &a);?

    <p>It stores the user’s input into variable 'a'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following illustrates correct dynamic initialization of a variable?

    <p>scanf(“%f”, &amp;var);</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a valid variable name in C?

    <p>count@2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the output of the printf statement in the following code snippet: printf(“%d”, sum); when sum equals 30?

    <p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Procedural Programming: C

    • C Programming: A middle-level, general-purpose programming language developed in 1972 by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Telephone company.
    • Structured Programming: Facilitates program understanding and modification through a top-down approach, dividing systems into smaller, logical modules.
    • C is a Structured Programming Language: It promotes modularity by dividing code into functions and structures.

    Applications of C Programming

    • Operating Systems
    • System Programming
    • Network Programming
    • Game Development
    • IoT (Internet of Things)
    • Telecommunications

    C Programming Features

    • Simple and Clear: Relatively easy to understand and use.
    • Small in Size: The compiler is compact, making it suitable for smaller systems.
    • Structured Language (Top-Down Approach): Focuses on dividing code into logical blocks.
    • Middle-Level Language: Offers control over hardware while maintaining a high level of abstraction.
    • Portable: Code can be compiled and run on different platforms with minimal modifications.
    • Modularity: Code is broken down into smaller, reusable functions, improving maintainability.
    • Case Sensitive: Uppercase and lowercase letters are treated differently.
    • Easy Error Detection: The compiler effectively identifies and reports errors.
    • Building Block for Other Languages: Concepts and syntax of C have influenced many other programming languages.
    • Powerful and Efficient Language (Robustness): Supports low-level operations and provides efficient memory management.
    • Built-in Functions and Keywords: Provides standard functions and keywords for common programming tasks.

    Basic Structure of a C Program

    • Documentation Section: Comments that explain the program's purpose.
    • Link Section: Directives (#include) to connect the program with external libraries.
    • Definition Section: Defines symbolic constants using #define.
    • Global Declaration Section: Declares variables and functions that are accessible throughout the program.
    • main() Function: The primary function of the program, it contains the executable statements.
      • Declaration Part: Declares variables used within the main() function.
      • Executable Part: Contains the instructions to be executed by the program.
    • Subprogram Section: Defines user-defined functions that are called within the main function.

    Standard Directories in C

    • C Standard Directories/Libraries: Provide a collection of pre-defined functions, macros, and utility functions for various tasks.
    • stdio.h: Mandatory header file for input/output operations, containing functions like printf(), scanf(), etc.
    • conio.h: Optional header file used for console input/output operations, like getch(), clrscr(), etc.
    • string.h: Header file containing functions for string manipulation, like strlen(), strcpy(), strcat(), etc.

    Character Set in C

    • Letters/Alphabets: Uppercase (A-Z) and lowercase (a-z).
    • Digits: Numbers (0-9).
    • Special Characters: Symbols like ;, {}, ' ', " ", +, -, *, /, %, =, etc.
    • White spaces: Used for separation, including tabs (\t) and newlines (\n).

    Tokens in C

    • Tokens: The smallest meaningful units of a C program understood by the compiler.
    • Examples of Tokens:
      • Keywords: Data types (int, float, etc.).
      • Operators: Arithmetic operators (+, -, *, /, %).
      • Punctuation Marks: Semicolon (;), Braces {}, etc.
      • Constants: Fixed values within the program.

    Keywords in C

    • Keywords (Reserved Words): Special words with predefined meanings that cannot be redefined.
    • There are 32 keywords in C.

    Identifiers in C

    • Identifiers: User-defined names for variables, functions, arrays, etc.
    • Rules for Identifiers:
      • Composed of letters, digits, and underscore (_).
      • Must start with a letter or underscore.
      • Only the first 32 characters are significant.
      • Cannot be the same as keywords.
      • Case-sensitive ( count and Count are different).

    Variables in C

    • Variables: Placeholders in memory that store data temporarily.
    • Characteristics of Variables:
      • Each variable has a unique identifier.
      • Their values can be modified during program execution.
      • Belong to a specific data type (e.g., int, float, char).

    Rules for Variable Names

    • Must start with a letter or underscore (_).
    • Can include uppercase and lowercase letters, digits, and underscore (_).
    • The first 32 characters are significant.
    • Cannot be keywords.
    • Case-sensitive.
    • White spaces are not allowed.
    • Special characters are not allowed.

    Data Types in C

    • Data Types: Define the type of data a variable can hold, determining its size, range, and operations.

    Declaration of Variables

    • Syntax: data_type variable_name1, variable_name2, ..., variable_nameN;
    • data_type is a valid C data type.
    • variable_name1, variable_name2, etc. are the variable names.
    • Example: int a; float num1; char c1, c2, c3;

    Initialization of Variables

    • Assigning Values: Variables are given values using the assignment operator (=).
    • Syntax: variable_name = value;
    • Example: max = 10; a = 2.5;
    • Initialization at Declaration:
      • data_type variable_name = value;
      • Example: int length = 5;

    Examples of Data Types in C

    #include <stdio.h>
    
    int main() {
      char c = 'N';
      int i = 123;
      float f = 10.23;
      double d = 345.6789;
    
      printf("%c", c);
      printf("%d", i);
      printf("%f", f);
      printf("%lf", d);
    
      return 0;
    }
    
    

    Addition of Two Numbers

    #include <stdio.h>
    
    int main() {
      int a, b, sum;
    
      a = 10;
      b = 20;
      sum = a + b;
    
      printf("Addition of a and b is %d", sum);
    
      return 0;
    }
    

    Dynamic Initialization

    • Dynamic Initialization: Assigning values to variables at runtime, rather than during compilation.
    • User Input: The scanf() function is used to get input from the user.
    • Syntax: scanf("format_specifier", &variable_name);
    • Example: scanf("%d",&a);

    Addition with Dynamic Initialization

    #include <stdio.h>
    
    int main() {
        int a, b, sum;
    
        scanf("%d %d", &a, &b); 
        sum = a + b;
    
        printf("Addition of a and b is: %d\n", sum);
    
        return 0;
    }
    

    Constants in C

    • Constants: Variables whose values cannot be changed during program execution.
    • Types of Constants:
      • Symbolic Constants
      • Constants with the const keyword

    Symbolic Constants

    • Symbolic Constants (Macros): Defined using the #define directive.
    • Syntax: #define variable_name constant_value
    • Example: #define PI 3.14
    • Advantages:
      • Improve code readability.
      • Reduce redundancy by defining values in one place and using them throughout the program.

    Example of Symbolic Constants

    #include <stdio.h>
    #define PI 3.14
    
    int main() {
      float r = 7.5;
      float area = PI * r * r; 
    
      printf("Area of circle is: %f", area);
    
      return 0;
    }
    

    const Keyword

    • const Keyword: Creates constant variables by attaching the const keyword in the declaration.
    • Syntax: const data_type constant_variable_name = constant_value;
    • Example: const int max = 5;
      const float pie = 3.14;

    enum in C

    • enum (Enumeration): A user-defined data type in C that assigns names to integral constants.
    • Purpose: Improves code readability and maintainability.
    • Syntax: enum enum_name {constant1, constant2, constant3, ... };
    • Example: enum color {red, green, blue}; enum week {mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun}; enum month {jan, feb, mar, apr, ... dec};

    Example of enum

    #include <stdio.h>
    
    enum week {Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun};
    
    int main() {
      enum week day;
      day = Wed;
      printf("%d", day); // Output: 2 (assuming enum values are assigned sequentially)
    
      return 0;
    }
    

    enum Example (2)

    #include <stdio.h>
    
    enum year {Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec};
    
    int main() {
      int i;
    
      for (i = Jan; i <= Dec; i++) {
        printf("%d\n",i); // Output: 0, 1, 2 ... 11 (assuming enum values assigned sequentially)
      }
    
      return 0;
    }
    

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