History of C Programming
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Who developed the C programming language?

  • Linus Torvalds
  • Brian Kernighan
  • Grace Hopper
  • Dennis Ritchie (correct)

    • What is the definitive description of the C language often referred to as?

  • AT & T C
  • D & R C
  • K & R C (correct)
  • Bell C

    • What are the four most important reasons for C's popularity?

  • Power, portability, performance, flexibility (correct)
  • Efficiency, adaptability, functionality, portability
  • Performance, adaptability, power, flexibility
  • Portability, adaptability, simplicity, efficiency

    • In C programming, what is a variable used for?

    <p>To reserve space in the computer's memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of constants in C programming?

    <p>To store values in reserved memory space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outgrowth of an earlier language called B?

    <p>C++</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two professionals published a definitive description of the C language referred as 'K & R C'?

    <p>Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four most important reasons for C's popularity?

    <p>Portability, Performance, Flexibility, Power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of variables in C programming?

    <p>To reserve space in computer's memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language is considered a Machine oriented language similar to Assembly or Machine language?

    <p>Cobol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language was C largely confined to use within until 1978?

    <p>Fortran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of variables in C programming?

    <p>To reserve space in computer's memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four most important reasons for C's popularity?

    <p>Power, portability, performance, and flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In C programming, which language is considered a Machine oriented language similar to Assembly or Machine language?

    <p>B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definitive description of the C language often referred to as?

    <p>'K &amp; R C'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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