Introduction to C Programming

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What year was the C programming language developed?

1980
1970
1985
1972 (correct)

C is known for its inefficiency and limited flexibility.

False (B)

Name one type of control structure used in C programming.

if-else statement

In C, the type of value that a variable can hold is known as a ______.

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Match the following data types with their descriptions:

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What is C?

C is a powerful programming language known for its speed and flexibility. It's widely used for systems programming and building software applications.

What is a variable?

A variable is a named container that holds data. You can store numbers, letters, or other information in them.

What are data types?

Data types determine what kind of information a variable can hold, like whole numbers, decimal numbers, or single characters.

What are operators?

Operators are symbols used to perform actions on variables and values, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What are control structures?

Control structures like if-else statements and loops help guide the flow of a program, deciding which code to execute and how many times.

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Study Notes

Introduction to C

C is a general-purpose, procedural, compiled language.
Created by Dennis Ritchie in 1972.
Key features include portability, efficiency, flexibility, and reliability.
Developed at Bell Labs.

Basic Syntax

Variables are named memory locations holding values.
Data types define the kind of value a variable can hold (e.g., int, float, char).
Operators perform actions on variables and values (e.g., +, -, *, /).
Control structures manage program flow (e.g., if-else, loops, switch).

Data Types

Integer types: int, short, long, long long.
Floating-point types: float, double, long double.
Character type: char.
Arrays store values of the same type contiguously in memory.
Structures store values of different types together in memory.

Operators

Arithmetic operators: +, -, *, /, %.
Comparison operators: ==, !=, >, <, >=, <=.

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of C programming, including its syntax, data types, and operators. You will explore the key features of C, the role of variables, and the control structures that govern the flow of programs. Test your knowledge on C's general-purpose and procedural nature and its development history.