Program Structure in C
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What is typically included in the documentation section of a program?

  • Variables and their types
  • Global declarations
  • Header files used in the program
  • Program name, date, description, and title (correct)

    • Which of the following correctly describes the role of the preprocessor section in a program?

  • It defines the return values of functions.
  • It links header files to the program at compilation time. (correct)
  • It contains all the executable statements of the program.
  • It includes local variables and function parameters.

    • What is the main function required for in a C program?

  • It includes all preprocessor directives.
  • It serves as the first function executed when the program starts. (correct)
  • It defines constants using the define keyword.
  • It is the central function that stores all global variables.

    • What are local declarations in the context of the main function?

    <p>Variables declared inside the main function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly represents the return function in a program?

    <p>It returns a value only if the return type is non-void.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which section would you declare constants using the define keyword?

    <p>Definition section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered an expression in programming?

    <p>A combination of operands linked by operators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a standard control statement within the main function?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a keyword in the C language?

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

    What character can an identifier NOT start with in C?

    <p>Numerical digit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many characters can a C identifier have at maximum?

    <p>31</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a valid identifier in C?

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

    What is the primary function of the 'int' data type?

    <p>Stores whole numbers without decimals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operator is NOT commonly used in C?

    <p>-&gt;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bytes does the 'float' data type utilize?

    <p>4 bytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the 'double' data type is true?

    <p>It is sufficient for storing 15-16 decimal digits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of constants in C?

    <p>To hold values that remain unchanged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be included in an identifier in C?

    <p>Underscore (_)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a valid example of a 'float' data type?

    <p>3.14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding identifiers?

    <p>Identifiers are case sensitive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference in size between the 'int' and 'double' data types?

    <p>'double' is generally larger than 'int'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a token in C?

    <p>The smallest individual element in C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a category of tokens in C?

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

    Why cannot keywords be used as variable names in C?

    <p>They are reserved words with specific functionalities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of tokens would 'int' fall under?

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

    Which of the following is an example of a constant token in C?

    <p>3.14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Special characters in C can include which of the following?

    <p>Curly braces {}</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if you define a variable using a keyword in C?

    <p>It will cause a compilation error.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many primary categories of tokens are defined in C?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a void type signify in the context of functions?

    <p>The function does not return a value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a variable declaration?

    <p>To tell the compiler about the variable's name and type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can variables be initialized in their declaration?

    <p>By using an equal sign followed by a constant expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example correctly demonstrates the declaration and initialization of a variable?

    <p>char letter = 'A';</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the syntax 'data type variablename1, variablename2, ......variablename n;' represent?

    <p>The format for declaring multiple variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a user-defined type declaration in C?

    <p>A feature to define an identifier representing an existing data type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly represents a variable declaration with multiple variables?

    <p>int m1, m2, m3;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the need for a variable definition during program linking?

    <p>The linker requires the actual variable definitions for memory allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Program Structure in C

    • Documentation Section: Contains metadata such as program name, date, description, and title. Formatted as either // ProgramName or enclosed in /* Overview of the code */.

    • Preprocessor Section: Includes all header files required by the program. Utilizes the #include directive to link libraries during compilation. Key libraries include standard input/output files for stdin, stdout, and stderr.

    • Definition Section: Involves constant declarations using the define keyword to create fixed values for use in the program.

    • Global Declaration: Contains all global declarations that can be accessed throughout the entire program, thereby providing shared visibility.

    • Main Function:

      • The entry point of a C program, executed first by the computer.
      • Must include at least one main function defined as either int main() or void main().
      • Categorized into:
        • Local Declarations: Variables defined within a function, e.g., int i = 2;.
        • Statements: Control structures like if, else, while, for that dictate flow.
        • Expressions: Combinations of values and operators, e.g., a - b;.

    • Return Function: Typically the last segment of the main function, used to return a value when the return type is not void.

    Tokens in C

    • Definition: The smallest individual element in a C program, crucial for forming syntactically correct code.

    • Classification of Tokens: Includes:

      • Keywords: Pre-defined reserved words with specific functionality, e.g., int, float, if.
      • Identifiers: User-defined names for variables, functions, arrays, etc. Must begin with a letter or underscore, be case-sensitive, and cannot exceed 31 characters.
      • Strings: A sequence of characters enclosed in double quotes.
      • Operators: Symbols that perform operations on data (e.g., +, -, *, /).
      • Constants: Fixed values that do not change during program execution, e.g., numeric literals.
      • Special Characters: Symbols that have specific roles, like semicolons and braces.

    Data Types and Constants

    • Common Data Types:

      • int: Whole numbers, 2 or 4 bytes.
      • float: Fractional numbers, requiring 4 bytes.
      • double: More precise fractional numbers, 8 bytes.
      • char: Single characters or ASCII values, 1 byte.

    • Void Data Type: Represents no value, used for functions that do not return a value.

    Variable Declaration and Initialization

    • Declaration: Informs the compiler about variable types and storage requirements. The syntax includes the data type followed by variable names (e.g., int a, b;).

    • Initialization: Assigns a value at the time of declaration. Syntax includes the variable name followed by an equal sign and a value (e.g., int x = 10;).

    User Defined Type Declaration

    • Type Definition: Allows the creation of new identifiers for existing data types, enabling custom data types which can be used for variable declaration later.

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    This quiz covers the essential components of a C program, including the documentation, preprocessor, definition, and main function sections. You'll explore key concepts such as global declarations and local variables. Test your understanding of how these elements work together to form a coherent C program.

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