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What defines the body of a function in a C program?
What defines the body of a function in a C program?
What is the purpose of the return statement in the main() function?
What is the purpose of the return statement in the main() function?
Which of the following accurately describes a header file in C?
Which of the following accurately describes a header file in C?
What does the printf() function do in C?
What does the printf() function do in C?
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Which of the following is true about variable types in C?
Which of the following is true about variable types in C?
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What is a key characteristic of the C programming language?
What is a key characteristic of the C programming language?
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Which of the following is NOT a standard C header file?
Which of the following is NOT a standard C header file?
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What does the 'int' before the main function signify?
What does the 'int' before the main function signify?
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What major feature distinguishes C++ from C?
What major feature distinguishes C++ from C?
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Which of the following statements about header files is correct?
Which of the following statements about header files is correct?
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Which of the following best describes the execution entry point in a C program?
Which of the following best describes the execution entry point in a C program?
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Which of the following statements about the C language is true?
Which of the following statements about the C language is true?
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What is the significance of the empty brackets in the main() function declaration?
What is the significance of the empty brackets in the main() function declaration?
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Study Notes
Introduction to C Language
- C is a general-purpose high-level programming language.
- Developed by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs.
- Created to develop the UNIX operating system.
C History
- Phase 1: Qualitative
- Phase 2: Quantitative
- Phase 3: Design Based
Reasons for C's Popularity
- Easy to learn.
- Structured language.
- Efficient programs.
- Can handle low-level activities (like interacting with hardware).
- Compilable across various platforms.
C vs. C++
- C++ is an extension of C.
- Both have similar syntax.
- C supports classes and objects, while C does not.
Key Program Components
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#include <stdio.h>:
- Includes the standard input/output library.
- Allows the program to use functions like
printfandscanf.
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int main():
- The main function: the program's starting point.
- The
intindicates the function returns an integer value (typically 0 for successful completion).
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{}:
- Encloses the body of the
mainfunction. - Contains the program's instructions.
- Encloses the body of the
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printf("Hello World");:
- Prints "Hello World!" to the console.
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printfis a function that displays output.
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return 0;
- Signals the program's successful completion.
- The
returnstatement returns a value to the operating system.
Variables and Data Types
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Variables: Storage locations for data.
- int: Integers (whole numbers).
- float: Floating-point numbers (numbers with decimals).
- char: Single characters.
- double: Double-precision floating-point numbers (for greater precision).
Input and Output
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Input Function:
- scanf: Reads data from the user (e.g., keyboard).
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Output Function:
- printf: Displays text or data to the console.
Functions
- Reusable blocks of code that perform specific tasks.
Arrays
- Collections of elements of the same data type.
- Useful for storing and manipulating multiple values together.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of the C programming language, including its history, popularity, key program components, and distinctions between C and C++. Test your knowledge on the essential aspects of C and its role in operating system development.
