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What is the primary difference between float and double data types?
Which control structure executes a block of code only if the condition is false?
What is the purpose of using pointers in programming?
What will happen if you try to access an uninitialized pointer?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of dynamic memory allocation?
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In the context of recursion, what is a base case?
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How does a switch statement differ from an if statement?
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What character signifies the end of a string in C?
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In which scenario would using calloc() be preferable over malloc()?
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What is a struct in programming?
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Study Notes
Data Types
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Basic Data Types:
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int: Integer type (e.g.,int a = 5;) -
float: Single-precision floating point (e.g.,float b = 3.14;) -
double: Double-precision floating point (e.g.,double c = 3.14159;) -
char: Character type (e.g.,char d = 'A';)
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Derived Data Types:
- Arrays: Collection of elements of the same type (e.g.,
int arr[10];) - Structs: User-defined data type (e.g.,
struct Point { int x; int y; };) - Unions: Store different data types in the same memory location (e.g.,
union Data { int i; float f; };) - Enums: Enumerated types for defining variables that can hold a set of predefined constants (e.g.,
enum Color { RED, GREEN, BLUE };)
- Arrays: Collection of elements of the same type (e.g.,
Control Structures
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Conditional Statements:
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if: Executes a block if the condition is true. -
else: Executes a block if the previousifcondition is false. -
else if: Chains multiple conditions. -
switch: Selects among multiple cases based on an expression.
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Loops:
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for: Iterates a specified number of times (e.g.,for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++)) -
while: Repeats as long as the condition is true (e.g.,while (condition)) -
do...while: Similar towhile, but executes the block at least once.
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Pointers
- Definition: Variable that stores the memory address of another variable.
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Syntax: Declaration (e.g.,
int *ptr;), dereferencing (e.g.,*ptr), and address-of operator (e.g.,&var). -
Uses:
- Dynamic memory allocation.
- Efficient array manipulation.
- Function arguments (pass by reference).
Functions
- Definition: A block of code that performs a specific task.
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Syntax:
- Declaration:
return_type function_name(parameters); - Definition:
return_type function_name(parameters) { /* code */ }
- Declaration:
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Types:
- Standard Library Functions (e.g.,
printf(),scanf()). - User-defined Functions: Custom functions created by the programmer.
- Standard Library Functions (e.g.,
- Recursion: A function that calls itself to solve a problem.
Memory Management
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Dynamic Memory Allocation:
- Functions:
malloc(),calloc(),realloc(), andfree().
- Functions:
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Heap vs. Stack:
- Stack: Automatically managed, limited size, used for local variables.
- Heap: Manually managed, larger size, used for dynamic memory.
Strings
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Definition: An array of characters ending with a null terminator (
\0). -
Declaration:
- Character array (e.g.,
char str[20];) - String literals (e.g.,
char *str = "Hello";)
- Character array (e.g.,
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Common Functions:
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strlen(): Length of a string. -
strcpy(): Copy strings. -
strcat(): Concatenate strings. -
strcmp(): Compare strings.
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Data Types
- Basic data types include
int,float,double, andchar, used for representing integers, single and double precision floating point numbers, and individual characters, respectively. - Derived data types like arrays, structs, unions, and enums allow for more complex data organization and storage.
- Arrays consist of elements of the same type, while structs are user-defined data types that can group different data types together.
- Unions enable storage of varying data types in the same memory area, and enums define variables with a set of predetermined constants.
Control Structures
- Conditional statements such as
if,else,else if, andswitchallow for executing different blocks of code based on varying conditions. - Loop control structures include
for, which iterates a specific number of times,while, which continues as long as a condition is true, anddo...while, which ensures at least one execution.
Pointers
- Pointers are variables that hold the memory address of another variable, enabling indirect data manipulation.
- Syntax involves declaration (
int *ptr;), dereferencing (*ptr), and utilizing the address-of operator (&var). - Key uses of pointers include dynamic memory allocation, efficient array handling, and passing parameters by reference in functions.
Functions
- Functions are defined blocks of code designed to perform specific tasks, consisting of declaration (
return_type function_name(parameters);) and definition (return_type function_name(parameters) {}). - Functions can be standard library functions (like
printf()andscanf()) or user-defined functions created by programmers to meet specific needs. - Recursion involves a function calling itself to address complex problems, aiding in problem-solving processes.
Memory Management
- Dynamic memory allocation utilizes functions like
malloc(),calloc(),realloc(), andfree()to manage memory usage at runtime. - Memory is typically divided into stack and heap; stack memory is limited and automatically managed, primarily used for local variables, while heap memory is larger, manually managed, and used for dynamic allocations.
Strings
- Strings are characterized as arrays of characters terminated by a null character (
\0), enabling manipulation of character sequences. - String declaration can be through character arrays (
char str;) or string literals (char *str = "Hello";). - Key string functions include
strlen()for string length,strcpy()for copying strings,strcat()for concatenation, andstrcmp()for comparing strings.
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Test your knowledge on basic and derived data types, as well as control structures in programming. This quiz covers essential topics including integers, floats, arrays, and conditional statements. Perfect for beginners and programmers looking to refresh their concepts.
