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;'?

2 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about symbolic constants is true?

Symbolic constants can be reused multiple times in a program. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Identifiers can start with a digit. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

32 characters (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Data Structures (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

<stdio.h> (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are keywords in C also called reserved words?

They have a specific meaning that cannot be changed. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

; (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of data can a C variable store?

Data of any type, such as int, float, char, etc. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of variables in C programming?

Each variable is associated with a unique identifier. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Encapsulation of data and methods (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

C (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It serves as an entry point for program execution. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It allows direct manipulation of hardware with a high-level syntax. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Symbolic constants definitions (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Structured programming (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what context is modularity advantageous in programming?

It allows for easier maintenance and updates. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Procedural programming focuses on functions rather than objects. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding variable declaration in C is correct?

Multiple variables can be declared in a single line using commas. (A), Variables must end with a semicolon. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

A variable can be initialized at the time of declaration using the assignment operator. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It takes user input and assigns it to variables during program execution. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

int (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It stores the user’s input into variable 'a'. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

scanf(“%f”, &var); (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

count@2 (C) 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?

30 (C) 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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