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What is the purpose of variable declaration in programming?
What is the purpose of variable declaration in programming?
What type of value does the constant defined by 'const double PI = 3.14;' represent?
What type of value does the constant defined by 'const double PI = 3.14;' represent?
Which statement about variable naming conventions is true?
Which statement about variable naming conventions is true?
Which of the following formats cannot be used to express an integer literal in C?
Which of the following formats cannot be used to express an integer literal in C?
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What does the term 'scope' refer to in relation to variables?
What does the term 'scope' refer to in relation to variables?
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How does the size of 'float' compare to 'double' in C?
How does the size of 'float' compare to 'double' in C?
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How is a constant different from a variable?
How is a constant different from a variable?
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What is the type of value represented by character literals in C?
What is the type of value represented by character literals in C?
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What is the correct syntax for assigning a value to a variable?
What is the correct syntax for assigning a value to a variable?
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What is the default type of a boolean literal introduced in C99?
What is the default type of a boolean literal introduced in C99?
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Study Notes
Variables in Programming
- Variables are named storage locations in programming that can change values during program execution.
- Declaration involves specifying a name and data type (e.g., integer, float, string) to indicate the kind of value a variable can hold.
- Initialization assigns an initial value to a variable at the time of declaration, establishing a starting point for its value.
- Naming conventions dictate that variable names must be descriptive, cannot start with a number, and should avoid special characters for clarity.
- Scope defines where in the program a variable can be accessed, including local, global, or other defined scopes to prevent naming conflicts.
- Assignment and retrieval of values occur using the assignment operator "=".
Constants
- Use the
const
keyword to define a variable whose value cannot be changed, creating a symbolic constant. - Example:
const double PI = 3.14;
illustrates a constant value that throws an error if reassigned.
Literals in C
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Integer Literals: Represent whole numbers in decimal, binary (0b prefix), octal (0 prefix), or hexadecimal (0x prefix); defaults to
int
type. -
Floating-Point Literals: Represent decimal numbers and can use scientific notation; defaults to
double
type. -
Character Literals: A single character in single quotes (e.g., 'A') with escape sequences for special characters; treated as
int
but often related tochar
. -
String Literals: A sequence of characters in double quotes; represented as a
char*
type (pointer to char). -
Boolean Literals: Represent logical values
true
(1) andfalse
(0), introduced in C99.
Data Types in C
- Data types determine the nature and size of data stored in variables.
- Examples of data types include:
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int: Represents whole numbers, size typically 4 bytes, ranging from -2147483648 to 2147483647. Example:
int age;
-
float: Used for single-precision floating-point numbers, size 4 bytes. Example:
float salary;
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double: Used for double-precision floating-point numbers, size 8 bytes. Example:
double price;
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char: Represents character types, size 1 byte. Example:
char test = 'h';
- void: Indicates no value or no return type.
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int: Represents whole numbers, size typically 4 bytes, ranging from -2147483648 to 2147483647. Example:
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of variables in computer programming. It covers declaration, initialization, and the types of values variables can hold. Test your understanding of how variables function within a program and their importance in coding.