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 (B)</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. (B)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Data Structures (C)</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; (C)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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What type of data can a C variable store?

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What is a characteristic of variables in C programming?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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In what context is modularity advantageous in programming?

<p>It allows for easier maintenance and updates. (A)</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. (A)</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. (A), Variables must end with a semicolon. (D)</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. (D)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of C programming, including its features, structured programming principles, and various applications such as operating systems and game development. Test your knowledge on how C facilitates modularity and the top-down approach in programming.

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