Comparison of C and Java Syntax

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What are the two main kinds of files that compose C programs?

  • Code files and Output files
  • Source files and Binary files
  • Executable files and Header files
  • Code files and Header files (correct)

Which part of a C program contains compile-time and run-time artifacts that are used when the program is running?

  • Global variables
  • Static functions
  • Code files (correct)
  • Header files

What do Header files in C programs contain?

  • Function definitions
  • Global variables
  • Compile-time artifacts (correct)
  • Run-time artifacts

Which part of a C program specifies the characteristics of a function or variable but does not create it?

<p>Function declaration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which kind of file in C is included by other files, such as code files?

<p>.h files (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does execution start in a typical C program?

<p>In the main() function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Preprocessor (cpp) in the C compilation process?

<p>It builds the executable from Object files. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key function of the Compiler (cc1) in C compilation?

<p>It compiles code files into Object files. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Assembler (as) in the C compilation process?

<p>It links the Object files into an executable. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Java differ from C in terms of linking?

<p>Java links classes at compile time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for bringing together Object files and libraries to build an executable in C?

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

What is a key characteristic of type information in Java compared to C?

<p>Type information is stored in class files in Java. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why C is considered ideal for system programming?

<p>C is suitable for manipulating data and devices at the hardware level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that C requires you to implement your own data structures?

<p>To make you fully aware of the trade-offs when working with data structures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of C programming does not hide anything according to the text?

<p>How the system and the machine work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of C forcing you to look 'under the hood'?

<p>To deepen your understanding by knowing how things work at a lower level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic makes C different from Java based on the information provided?

<p>C requires more manual memory management than Java (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes C a popular language for working with device drivers and embedded systems?

<p>C's ability to manipulate hardware at a low level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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