Introduction to C# and .NET 6
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What is a characteristic of type members as defined by the CTS?

  • Type members can only be instance members.
  • Type members are exclusively static and cannot be instance-based.
  • Type members must have a public visibility trait.
  • Type members can include constructors, methods, and events. (correct)

    • Which statement accurately describes the intrinsic support for multicasting?

  • Multicasting is a feature exclusive to instance methods.
  • Multicasting refers to forwarding requests to multiple recipients. (correct)
  • Multicasting allows methods to be invoked synchronously.
  • Multicasting is restricted to static method invocations only.

    • Which type of member visibility is NOT defined by the CTS?

  • Public
  • Private
  • Protected
  • Exposed (correct)

    • What distinguishes an abstract member from a virtual member in the CTS?

    <p>Only abstract members are associated with polymorphism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the fundamental data types defined by the CTS?

    <p>All fundamental data types resolve to the same CTS type in an assembly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a sealed class indicate?

    <p>It cannot act as a base class for other classes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What keyword is used in C# to define an interface?

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

    Which of the following statements about abstract classes is true?

    <p>They are used to define common behaviors for derived types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the visibility keyword in a class control?

    <p>If the class can be used by external assemblies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about interfaces in C#?

    <p>They can have default implementations since C# 8.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of polymorphism in interface-based programming?

    <p>To enable interface referencing to access class functionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic defines a concrete class?

    <p>It can be instantiated directly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the .NET command-line interface (CLI)?

    <p>To develop, package, and manage .NET applications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a structure in C#?

    <p>A user-defined value type.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long will Long-Term Support (LTS) releases of .NET be supported after their initial release?

    <p>Three years after the initial release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to LTS versions before they reach their end-of-life?

    <p>They are changed to the designation of maintenance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the support duration for Short-Term Support releases, referred to as Current releases?

    <p>Supported for six months after the next Current or LTS release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether a later .NET release is better supported than an earlier version?

    <p>The type of release (LTS vs Current).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did .NET 6 achieve its Long-Term Support release status?

    <p>November 2021.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When will .NET 5 officially go out of support?

    <p>May 8, 2022.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about having a higher version number in .NET?

    <p>It guarantees long-term support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Common Language Specification (CLS)?

    <p>To ensure uniform accessibility of features by all languages targeting the .NET platform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding CLS Rule 1?

    <p>It applies only to the parts of a type exposed outside the defining assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of a type must conform to the CLS rules?

    <p>Member definitions such as naming conventions and return types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the example public ulong Add(ulong addend1, ulong addend2) not CLS compliant?

    <p>The use of unsigned data as parameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario demonstrates a CLS compliant method?

    <p>A method that uses unsigned data internally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of .NET languages is specifically ensured by conforming to the CLS?

    <p>Uniform code accessibility across languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do CLS rules affect compiler builders?

    <p>They must ensure their compilers adhere to CLS for compatibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the features that a CLS-compliant method must have?

    <p>It must maintain consistent naming conventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of metadata is generated for the Add() method in the Calc class?

    <p>Type Metadata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aspects utilize .NET metadata?

    <p>IntelliSense feature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does the assembly manifest include?

    <p>External assemblies required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which flag indicates that the Add() method is accessible from outside the class?

    <p>[Public]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ReturnType I4 indicate about the Add() method?

    <p>It returns an integer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is responsible for generating the assembly's manifest?

    <p>The compiler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many arguments does the Add() method take?

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

    What is the primary function of .NET metadata?

    <p>To support reflection and late binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary benefit of using the CLSCompliant attribute in C#?

    <p>It instructs the compiler to check for compliance with CLS rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of the .NET Runtime?

    <p>It provides a collection of services needed to execute compiled code.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the CLS differ from other programming standards that developers might encounter?

    <p>It provides a universal standard for all .NET languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do enumerations in .NET represent, according to CLS specifications?

    <p>A base type used for storage internally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might an intimate understanding of the CTS and CLS specifications be less critical for most .NET developers?

    <p>Only tool and compiler builders typically need this knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of namespaces in .NET?

    <p>To organize types within the base class libraries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about C# and CLS compliance is true?

    <p>Certain C# constructs are not CLS compliant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the .NET Runtime from other runtime systems, such as Java's JVM?

    <p>The .NET Runtime provides a single, well-defined layer for all .NET languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to C# and .NET 6

    • C# and .NET were introduced in 2002 and are common in modern software development
    • The .NET platform enables multiple programming languages (C#, VB.NET, F#) to work together
    • A C# program can be used by VB.NET programs
    • .NET Core, introduced in 2016, is not limited to Windows; it runs on iOS, Linux and macOS
    • .NET 5 removed the “Core” from the name
    • C# 10 and .NET 6 were released in November 2021
    • C# 10 is tied to .NET 6 and later versions

    .NET Platform Benefits

    • Supports multiple programming languages (C#, F#, VB.NET)
    • Uses a common runtime engine understood by all .NET languages
    • Allows integration across different languages in terms of inheritance, exceptions and debugging
    • A comprehensive base class library for diverse application types (desktop, web, database)
    • Simplified deployment model
    • Extensive command-line tool support

    .NET Support Lifecycle

    • .NET releases are more frequent than previous .NET framework versions
    • Long-Term Support (LTS) releases are supported for a longer duration
    • Current releases (interval between LTS release) receive support for 6 months after subsequent LTS/current release
    • Supported until specified end-of-life dates; each release has its own support policy reviewed by Microsoft

    Building Blocks of .NET Platform

    • .NET Runtime (.NET runtime provides a set of minimal implementations tied to a given platform (Windows, iOS, Linux)
    • Common Type System (CTS): defines the set of data types and constructions supported by runtime
    • Common Language Specification (CLS): defines the set of supported types and programming constructs within the CTS that will work with different .NET languages.

    Role of Base Class Libraries (BCL)

    • The .NET platform incorporates BCL, accessible to all .NET languages
    • Provides numerous pre-built functionalities (threads, I/O, graphics)
    • Supports various software applications from simple to enterprise level

    Role of .NET Standard

    • A specification for defining the availability of .NET API and base libraries
    • Defines a uniform set of BCL API across .NET implementations
    • Enables portable libraries
    • Reduced conditional compilation due to .NET APIs
    • .NET standard 2.0 is not supported for .NET Framework

    C# Features

    • C# syntax is conceptually similar to Java's but with enhancements from other languages like VB and C++
    • Features like overloading operators, structures, enumerations, and delegates
    • Supported constructs from functional programming languages including Lambda expressions and LINQ
    • Automatic memory management through garbage collection

    CIL (Common Intermediate Language)

    • CIL code avoids platform-specific instructions
    • It runs based on a platform-agnostic format
    • A .NET assembly contains a manifest, CIL instructions and metadata
    • Runtime environment compiles CIL code into platform-specific instructions as needed
    • .NET binaries avoid having platform-specific instructions

    Role of the Common Type System

    • The CTS defines how types are defined to be supported by the runtime.
    • Types are classes, interfaces, structures and enumerations.
    • The .NET Runtime uses CTS to check that the types from the types and programming constructs from the language, meet the runtime requirements.

    Understanding the Common Language Specification (CLS)

    • CLS specifications detail the rules that a .NET compiler must meet for proper functionality and maintain cross language compatibility.
    • Rules pertain to type behavior if they are exposed outside the defining assembly.
    • Allows for more features and flexibility and ensures cross-language compatibility
    • The CLR uses the CLS to ensure compatibility between different languages.

    .NET Runtime

    • Provides services for executing compiled code.
    • Provides a shared runtime layer for various .NET languages and platforms
    • The runtime and the CTS ensure that .NET code operates consistently regardless of the underlying operating system.

    Namespaces

    • A namespace groups types with similar functionality
    • Common namespaces like System contain fundamental .NET types and functionalities.

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