Programming Languages Concepts Quiz

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What is the main advantage of dynamic scoping?

Type safety

Convenience (correct)

Improved readability

Static variable binding

In static scoping, the referencing environment includes only local variables.

False

What are named constants and why are they useful?

Named constants are variables bound to a value when stored, providing readability and modifiability.

A variable's _____ refers to the time period during which the variable exists in memory.

lifetime Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their definitions:

Scope = The accessibility of variables in a program Lifetime = The duration a variable exists in memory Named Constants = Variables that are bound to a value when stored Strong Typing = The enforcement of type checking at compile-time or run-time Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of scalar variables?

Constant Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes strong typing from weak typing in programming languages?

Strong typing detects all type errors, while weak typing allows some type errors at compile-time. Signup and view all the answers

The collection of all names visible in a statement is referred to as the scope.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of expressions in programming languages?

To specify computations Signup and view all the answers

Unary operators require two operands.

False Signup and view all the answers

Define operator precedence.

Operator precedence refers to the rules that determine the order in which expressions are evaluated in arithmetic calculations. Signup and view all the answers

The operator precedence level for parentheses is considered to be the ______.

highest Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of operator with its number of operands:

Unary operator = One operand Binary operator = Two operands Ternary operator = Three operands Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a design issue for arithmetic expressions?

User interface implementation Signup and view all the answers

Operator overloading is an important design issue for arithmetic expressions.

True Signup and view all the answers

What are the common types of operators in arithmetic expressions?

Unary, binary, and ternary operators. Signup and view all the answers

What does static scoping primarily rely on?

Textual layout of program units Signup and view all the answers

Static scoping encourages the use of many global variables.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between static and dynamic scoping?

Static scoping is based on the textual structure of the code, while dynamic scoping is based on the calling sequences of program units. Signup and view all the answers

Dynamic scope resolves variable references by searching back through the chain of _____ calls.

subprogram Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of scoping with their descriptions:

Static Scoping = Determined by the program's code structure Dynamic Scoping = Determined by the calling sequence of subprograms Global Variables = Variables accessible from any point in the program Local Variables = Variables accessible only within the defining subprogram Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding operator associativity?

Exponentiation operators associate right to left. Signup and view all the answers

In all programming languages, the order of evaluation for operators is the same.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the operand evaluation order starting from the highest precedence?

Parenthesized expressions, Constants, Variables Signup and view all the answers

In C-based languages, a conditional expression can be written using the ______ operator.

? Signup and view all the answers

Match the following operand evaluation types with their correct descriptions:

Variables = Fetch value from memory Constants = May be in machine language instruction Parenthesized expressions = Evaluate all operands and operators first Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential problem with functional side effects in expressions?

They can alter the evaluation of operands. Signup and view all the answers

Writing a language definition to disallow functional side effects allows for flexibility in two-way parameters.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one advantage and one disadvantage of disallowing functional side effects.

Advantage: It works; Disadvantage: Inflexibility of two-way parameters. Signup and view all the answers

Which programming language was the first to have widely used exception handling?

Ada Signup and view all the answers

Exception handlers in C++ must always have a variable as a formal parameter.

False Signup and view all the answers

What statement is used to raise an exception in C++?

throw Signup and view all the answers

An unhandled exception is propagated to the __________ of the function in which it is raised.

caller Signup and view all the answers

Match the exception handling terms with their definitions:

try = Code that may raise an exception catch = Handler code for exceptions throw = Statement to raise an exception handler = A block that processes exceptions Signup and view all the answers

In C++, what can a formal parameter in a catch block be?

Both a variable and a type name Signup and view all the answers

If no handler is found for an exception in C++, the program will continue to run.

False Signup and view all the answers

What must be unique in the context of multiple catch blocks?

formal parameter Signup and view all the answers

What happens if no handler is found for an exception in Java?

The program is terminated. Signup and view all the answers

Unchecked exceptions must be declared in the throws clause of a method.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a finally clause in a try construct?

To specify code that is executed regardless of what happens in the try block. Signup and view all the answers

Exceptions of class Error and _____ are considered unchecked exceptions.

RuntimeException Signup and view all the answers

Match the following exception handling concepts to their descriptions:

Checked Exceptions = Must be either handled or declared in a method's throws clause Unchecked Exceptions = Do not need to be declared in the throws clause finally clause = Executes code regardless of exceptions throws clause = Indicates exceptions that a method can throw Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about calling methods that list checked exceptions is true?

You can either catch it, rethrow it, or declare it. Signup and view all the answers

A method can declare more exceptions in its throws clause than the method it overrides.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is required for checked exceptions that may be thrown by a method?

They must be listed in the throws clause or handled in the method. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Programming Languages - Chapter 1

Fundamentals of programming languages
Reasons for studying programming languages:
- Increased ability to express ideas
- Improved background for choosing appropriate languages
- Increased ability to learn new languages
- Better understanding of implementation significance
- Overall advancement of computing
Programming domains:
- Expert systems: emulate human expert decision-making
- Natural-language processing: handle human-computer interactions
- Computer vision: computer understanding of the real world
Other examples of programming domains: Internet, numerical mathematics, programming education, relational database querying, software prototyping, symbolic mathematics, systems design, text processing, theorem proving, video game programming, video processing, application scripting, array programming, artificial intelligence reasoning, cloud computing, computational statistics, contact management software, e-commerce, financial time-series analysis, general-purpose applications, image processing
Language evaluation criteria:
- Readability: ease of program reading and understanding
- Writability: ease of program creation
- Reliability: adherence to specifications
- Cost: total development and maintenance cost
Evaluation criteria for readability include:
- Overall simplicity
- Orthogonality
- Control statements, data types and structures, syntax considerations
Evaluation criteria for writability include:
- Simplicity and orthogonality
- Support for abstraction
- Expressivity

Programming Languages - Chapter 4

Names, Bindings, Type Checking, and Scopes
Introduction to imperative languages that are abstractions of von Neumann architecture
Variables are characterized by: name, address, value, type, lifetime, scope
Names:
- Design issues: case sensitivity, special words (keywords, reserved words)
- Length
- Case sensitivity
- Special words
Variables:
- Attributes: name, address, value, type, lifetime, scope
- Aliases
Binding time: language design time, language implementation time, compile time, load time, run-time
Static and dynamic binding
Static scope, scope rules, and block examples (C++, Ada)
Dynamic scope examples
Scope and lifetime concepts
Referencing environments
Named constants
Summary of key concepts

Programming Languages - Chapter 5

Statement-level control structures
Introduction to selection statements, iterative statements, unconditional branching, guarded commands
Selection statements
- Two general categories: two-way selectors (e.g., if-then-else), Multiple-way selectors (e.g., case)
- Control expressions in different languages (C, Python, C++, Ada, Java, Ruby, C#)
Iterative statements: repeated execution of statements or compound statements by iteration or recursion
Unconditional branching: goto statement
Design Issues for Control Statements, Evaluation, and examples
Guarded commands: general form and semantics, examples
Summary of key concepts

Programming Languages - Chapter 6

Subprograms
Fundamentals of subprograms:
- Entry point and suspension during call
- Return to caller after execution terminates
- General form (parameter type, name, parameter list)

Programming Languages - Chapter 6

Expressions and Assignment Statements
Introduction to arithmetic expressions, type conversions, relational and Boolean expressions, short-circuit evaluation, assignment statements, and mixed-mode assignment
Arithmetic expressions: design issues, operators, operator precedence rules, operator associativity rules, conditional expressions, operand evaluation order, side effects

Programming Languages - Chapter 14

Introduction to exception handling
Exception handling alternatives (sending parameters, returning status, passing labels)
Advantages of built-in exception handling, design issues
Exception handling in Ada and its form
Binding exceptions to handlers, continuation, other design choices
Predefined exceptions
Exceptions Handling in C++
Exception Handling in Java
Event Handling
Java Swing GUI components, event classes
Event model

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Questions and Answers

What is the main advantage of dynamic scoping?

In static scoping, the referencing environment includes only local variables.

What are named constants and why are they useful?

A variable's _____ refers to the time period during which the variable exists in memory.

Match the following concepts with their definitions:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of scalar variables?

What distinguishes strong typing from weak typing in programming languages?

The collection of all names visible in a statement is referred to as the scope.

What is the primary function of expressions in programming languages?

Unary operators require two operands.

Define operator precedence.

The operator precedence level for parentheses is considered to be the ______.

Match the type of operator with its number of operands:

Which of the following is NOT a design issue for arithmetic expressions?

Operator overloading is an important design issue for arithmetic expressions.

What are the common types of operators in arithmetic expressions?

What does static scoping primarily rely on?

Static scoping encourages the use of many global variables.

What is the main difference between static and dynamic scoping?

Dynamic scope resolves variable references by searching back through the chain of _____ calls.

Match the types of scoping with their descriptions:

Which of the following statements is true regarding operator associativity?

In all programming languages, the order of evaluation for operators is the same.

What is the operand evaluation order starting from the highest precedence?

In C-based languages, a conditional expression can be written using the ______ operator.

Match the following operand evaluation types with their correct descriptions:

What is a potential problem with functional side effects in expressions?

Writing a language definition to disallow functional side effects allows for flexibility in two-way parameters.

Name one advantage and one disadvantage of disallowing functional side effects.

Which programming language was the first to have widely used exception handling?

Exception handlers in C++ must always have a variable as a formal parameter.

What statement is used to raise an exception in C++?

An unhandled exception is propagated to the __________ of the function in which it is raised.

Match the exception handling terms with their definitions:

In C++, what can a formal parameter in a catch block be?

If no handler is found for an exception in C++, the program will continue to run.

What must be unique in the context of multiple catch blocks?

What happens if no handler is found for an exception in Java?

Unchecked exceptions must be declared in the throws clause of a method.

What is the purpose of a finally clause in a try construct?

Exceptions of class Error and _____ are considered unchecked exceptions.

Match the following exception handling concepts to their descriptions:

Which of the following statements about calling methods that list checked exceptions is true?

A method can declare more exceptions in its throws clause than the method it overrides.

What is required for checked exceptions that may be thrown by a method?

Study Notes

Programming Languages - Chapter 1

Programming Languages - Chapter 4

Programming Languages - Chapter 5

Programming Languages - Chapter 6

Programming Languages - Chapter 6

Programming Languages - Chapter 14

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