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What is the purpose of declaring a variable type?

  • To specify the value of the variable
  • To allocate memory for the variable (correct)
  • To define the variable's name
  • To determine the scope of the variable

Which of the following is not a valid variable name in most programming languages?

  • variable1
  • myVariable
  • _variable
  • 123variable (correct)

In C programming, which data type is used to store whole numbers?

  • char
  • int (correct)
  • float
  • double

What will be the value of x after the following expression in C: x = 5 + 3 * 2;

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What is an expression in programming?

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In an expression, what is the role of parentheses?

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What does the % operator do in programming?

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Which statement is used to repeat code until a condition is met?

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In programming, what does the 'else' statement do in an if-else construct?

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What is the output of the expression (3 * 7) in a conditional statement?

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In a conditional statement, what does the '==' symbol represent?

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If none of the conditions in an if-else if-else ladder are met, what happens?

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Flashcards

Variable Type Declaration

Declaring a variable type tells the compiler how much memory to allocate for that variable. This is crucial for efficient storage and access.

Invalid Variable Name

A variable name cannot start with a number in most programming languages. Names must begin with a letter or underscore.

C Integer (int)

In C programming, the 'int' data type is used to store whole numbers (positive, negative, or zero) without decimal points.

Expression Evaluation (C)

In the C expression 'x = 5 + 3 * 2;', multiplication (3 * 2) is performed first, resulting in 6. Then, 5 is added to 6, resulting in 11. So, x becomes 11.

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Programming Expression

An expression is a combination of operators and operands that evaluates to a single value. It's like a mathematical equation that computes a result.

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Parentheses in Expressions

Parentheses control the order of operations in an expression, overriding the default precedence. This helps ensure the correct calculation sequence.

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Modulo Operator (%)

The modulo operator (%) calculates the remainder of a division operation. It returns the 'left-over' value after dividing one number by another.

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'while' Statement (Loop)

The 'while' statement repeatedly executes a block of code until a specific condition evaluates to false. It continues looping as long as the condition remains true.

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'else' Statement in 'if-else'

The 'else' statement executes a block of code only if the condition in the preceding 'if' statement is false. It provides an alternative path for execution.

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Conditional Expression Evaluation

The expression (3 * 7) evaluates to 21, which is a numerical value. This value is then used in the condition of a conditional statement.

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'==' Operator (Equality)

The '==' operator compares two values and returns 'true' if they are equal, otherwise 'false'. It is used to check if two values are the same.

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No Matching Condition in 'if-else if-else'

If none of the conditions in an 'if-else if-else ladder' evaluate to true, the program simply skips the entire block of conditional statements and continues execution from the next instruction.

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Study Notes

Variables

  • A variable is a storage location with an associated symbolic name.
  • Examples of valid variable names: myVariable, _variable, variable1.
  • Invalid variable name: 123variable (starts with a number).
  • Declaring a variable type:
    • Specifies the type of data the variable can hold.
    • Allocates memory for the variable.
    • Does not specify the variable's value or name.

Data Types

  • In C programming, int is the data type used to store whole numbers.
  • Other data types: float, char, double.

Variable Scope

  • Global variables can be accessed from any part of the program.
  • Local variables are declared within a function and can only be accessed within that function.

Expressions

  • An expression is a combination of operators and operands that evaluates to a value.
  • Examples of expressions: x = 5 + 3 * 2;, 10 % 3.
  • In an expression, parentheses define the order of operations.

Operators

  • Arithmetic operators: +, ++, *, /.
  • % is the modulus operator, which finds the remainder of a division operation.
  • != is the "not equal to" operator in a conditional statement.

Conditionals

  • The if statement is used to execute code based on a condition.
  • The else statement executes a block of code if the condition is false.
  • In an if-else if-else ladder, if none of the conditions are true, the code in the else block is executed.

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