Programming Concepts Overview
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Programming Concepts Overview

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What is multiprogramming?

The scheduling procedure that increases throughput by minimizing idle time.

Which of the following is not a computer?

  • Desktop
  • Smartphone
  • Laptop
  • LAN (correct)
  • The ___ language has become widely used for writing software for computer networking and for distributed client/server applications.

    Java

    The ___ is a global network of computers.

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

    Which of the following statements is true?

    <p>Compilers translate high-level language into machine language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not one of the three general types of computer languages?

    <p>Spoken Languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Today, virtually all new major operating systems are written in:

    <p>C or C++</p> Signup and view all the answers

    C++ is a:

    <p>Hybrid object-oriented language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Java was originally developed for:

    <p>Intelligent consumer devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Java Class Libraries is false?

    <p>Java class libraries require specific operating systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The .class extension on a file means that the file:

    <p>Is produced by the Java compiler.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The command ____ executes a Java application.

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

    ______ is a graphical language that allows people who design software systems to use an industry standard notation to represent them.

    <p>The Unified Modeling Language (UML)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ models software in terms similar to those that people use to describe real-world objects.

    <p>Object-oriented programming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ helps Internet-based applications perform like desktop applications.

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

    _____ is one of many agile development methodologies.

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

    End-of-line comments that should be ignored by the compiler are denoted using:

    <p>Two forward slashes (//)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a valid Java identifier?

    <p>my-Value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cannot cause a syntax error to be reported by the Java compiler?

    <p>Extra blank lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a syntax error?

    <p>System.out.println (&quot;Hello world!&quot;);</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command compiles the Java source code file Welcome.java?

    <p>javac Welcome.java</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command executes the Java class file Welcome.class?

    <p>java Welcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the output of the following statements? System.out.print("Hello "); System.out.println("World");

    <p>Hello World</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characters is the escape character?

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

    Which of the following statements will print a single line containing 'hello there'?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following escape sequences represents carriage return?

    <p>\r</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements would display the phrase 'Java is fun'?

    <p>System.out.println(&quot;&quot;Java is fun&quot;&quot;);</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the method printf requires multiple arguments, the arguments are separated with _____.

    <p>commas (,)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statement displays 'Hello World'?

    <p>System.out.printf(&quot;%s%s&quot;, &quot;Hello, World&quot;);</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All import declarations must be placed _____.

    <p>before the class declaration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a variable declaration statement?

    <p>Scanner a;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A(n) ______ enables a program to read data from the user.

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

    Which of the following is not a Java primitive type?

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

    The format specifier _____ is a placeholder for an int value.

    <p>%s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements does not alter a memory location?

    <p>int a;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of result after the following Java statements execute? int a, b, c, d, result; a = 4; b = 12; c = 37; d = 51; result = d % a * c + a % b + a;

    <p>17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List the following operators in the order that they will be evaluated: -, *, /, +, %. Assume that two operations have the same precedence, the one listed first will be evaluated first.

    <p>-, *, /, +, %</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not an arithmetic operator?

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

    What will be output after the following Java statements have been executed? int a, b, c, d; a = 4; b = 12; c = 37; d = 51; if (a < b) System.out.println("a < b"); if (a > b) System.out.println("a > b"); if (d < a)

    <p>a &lt; b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Programming Concepts

    • Multiprogramming: A scheduling technique that improves system throughput by reducing idle time.
    • LAN (Local Area Network): A network structure that connects a limited geographical area, typically not a computer.
    • Java: A widely utilized programming language for computer networking and distributed client/server applications.
    • Internet: A vast global network connecting millions of private, public, academic, business, and government networks.

    Programming Languages

    • Compilers: Software that converts high-level programming languages into machine language for execution.
    • Spoken Languages: Not classified as one of the three main types of computer languages.
    • C or C++: Predominantly used languages for developing new major operating systems.
    • C++: Recognized as a hybrid object-oriented programming language.

    Java Specifics

    • Java Development: Initially created for intelligent consumer devices; it emphasizes portability with its class libraries.
    • Java Class Files: Files produced by the Java compiler, denoted with the .class extension.
    • Execution Command: The command java is used to run Java applications.

    Software Design and Methodologies

    • Unified Modeling Language (UML): A visual language enabling software designers to represent systems using standard notations.
    • Object-oriented programming: A programming paradigm that describes software in terms of real-world objects.
    • Ajax: A technique allowing Internet applications to function similarly to desktop applications.
    • Refactoring: A practice within agile development methodologies aimed at improving code structure without altering functionality.

    Comments and Syntax

    • End-of-line Comments: Represented in Java using two forward slashes (//), allowing the compiler to ignore them.
    • Java Identifiers: Must adhere to specific rules; for example, “my Value” is not a valid identifier due to the space.
    • Syntax Errors: Not all formatting issues, such as extra blank lines, generate syntax errors in Java code.

    Output and Format Specification

    • System.out.println(): Standard method for outputting data, with various forms generating specific result outputs such as System.out.print("Hello "); System.out.println("World");, which results in "Hello World".
    • Escape Characters: The backslash (\) is the key escape character for special formatting in strings.

    Input and Output Handling

    • Printing with printf: The method System.out.printf utilizes format specifiers, with %s as a placeholder for strings.
    • Variable Declaration: Import statements, like import java.util.Scanner;, enable usage of classes within Java programs.

    Java Data Types and Operations

    • Primitive Types: Java comprises several primitive types; "real" is not one of them.
    • Memory Alteration: Declaration statements such as int a; do not modify memory locations until assigned.
    • Operators Precedence: Arithmetic operators evaluated in Java follow a specific order: *, /, %, +, - from highest to lowest priority.

    Conditional Statements

    • Relational Operators: Java supports relational checks; example provided where System.out.println("a < b") executes if condition met.
    • Output of Conditions: Proper understanding of relational, equality, and logical operators is essential for flow control and conditional logic.

    These notes provide a concise overview of key programming concepts, Java language specifics, syntax rules, and operations relevant to Chapters 1 and 2.

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    This quiz covers essential programming concepts including multiprogramming, LAN, and the Java programming language. Explore how these elements contribute to networking and system performance. Test your understanding of compilers, operating systems, and more.

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