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Compiling Review: Important Flags and Compiling Options

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What flag in compiling is used to activate all warnings?

-c

-E

-pedantic

-Wall (correct)

Which compiler is known for being more user-friendly and using less memory between Clang and GCC?

Both are equally user-friendly

GCC

Clang (correct)

Neither, both use the same amount of memory

What does the flag -std=c99 specify in compiling?

Compiles C code into object code

Creates a shared library

Uses the c99 standard library (correct)

Turns the compiler into a preprocessor

What is the purpose of -fPIC flag during compiling?

Generates position-independent code Signup and view all the answers

In Python, after the source code is converted to byte code, what executes this byte code?

Interpreter Signup and view all the answers

'-L' flag in compiling is used for what specific purpose?

Looking for libraries in the current directory Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of dynamic typing can lead to type mismatches in scripting languages?

Variables can be re-assigned with new values Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using scripting languages as intermediaries between programs?

To act as the glue and pass information between programs Signup and view all the answers

How does automatic memory management in scripting languages help avoid segmentation faults?

By freeing memory when it's no longer needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of extending a scripting language with external programs/libraries?

To increase the functionality by binding existing programs to it Signup and view all the answers

Why is scripting languages starting to adopt object-oriented structures?

To provide a more structured and organized approach Signup and view all the answers

What issue can occur if a variable name is misspelled in a scripting language?

It can result in two different variables when only one was intended Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using Object-Oriented programming over traditional scripting?

Ability to create multiple name spaces Signup and view all the answers

Which Python feature allows an operator to have multiple meanings?

Operator Overloading Signup and view all the answers

In Python, what does the 'len()' function do when applied to a list?

Returns the number of elements in the list Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between dictionaries and lists in Python?

Lists are ordered collections while dictionaries are unordered Signup and view all the answers

Which data structure in Python is suitable if you want to guarantee that the data will not be altered?

Tuples Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of indentation in Python code?

To define code blocks and scope Signup and view all the answers