3 Questions
What is the command used for managing a session in MATLAB?
quit
Which command is used for reading formatted data from a file in MATLAB?
input
What is the purpose of the Current Folder panel in the MATLAB desktop?
To display the contents of the current working directory
Study Notes
- The percent symbol (%) is used for indicating a comment line in MATLAB.
- There are commands for managing a session, such as clear, exist, global, help, lookfor, quit, who, and whos.
- Input and output commands include fscanf, format, fprintf, input, and ;.
- Format codes include %s, %d, %f, %e, \n, and \t.
- The MATLAB development IDE can be launched from the desktop icon.
- The main working window in MATLAB is called the desktop.
- The desktop has panels for Current Folder, Command Window, Workspace, and Command History.
- After creating and saving a file, it can be run by clicking the Run button on the editor window or typing the filename in the command prompt.
- The Command Window is where commands can be entered at the command line.
- The Workspace shows all the variables created and/or imported from files.
Test your knowledge of MATLAB basics with this quiz! Topics covered include comment lines, session management commands, input and output commands, format codes, launching the MATLAB IDE, the desktop interface, and utilizing the Command Window and Workspace panels. See how much you know about this popular programming language and improve your skills with this quiz.
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