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What is the primary purpose of a structure in a C program?
What is the primary purpose of a structure in a C program?
- To perform arithmetic operations on numeric data
- To define a new data type that can store multiple data items (correct)
- To control the flow of program execution
- To declare a function that can be called from other parts of the program
How can a structure member be accessed in a C program?
How can a structure member be accessed in a C program?
- Using the asterisk (*)
- Using the arrow operator (->)
- Using the hash symbol (#)
- Using the dot operator (.) (correct)
Which of the following statements is true about structures in C?
Which of the following statements is true about structures in C?
- A structure can contain variables of different data types (correct)
- A structure can only contain variables of the same data type
- A structure can only contain pointers to other variables
- A structure cannot be used to store arrays
Study Notes
Structures in C Programming
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The primary purpose of a structure in a C program is to group variables of different data types together into a single unit, allowing for easy manipulation and organization of related data.
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A structure member can be accessed in a C program using the dot notation, where the name of the structure variable is followed by a dot (.) and then the name of the member, such as
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A true statement about structures in C is that they allow for the creation of complex data types that can be used to represent real-world objects or concepts, enabling more efficient and organized programming.
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Test your knowledge of structures in C programming with this quiz. Learn about the primary purpose of structures, the method of accessing structure members, and facts about using structures in C.
