10 Questions
Who designed C++?
Bjarne Stroustrup
What was the initial version of C++ called?
C with classes
What is C++ considered in relation to C?
A superset
When was the international standard for C++ developed?
1998
What was the first language to support object-oriented programming features?
Simula
What was the original name of C++?
C with classes
What was the purpose of developing C++?
To combine the procedural programming features of C and object-oriented features of Simula
When was the international standard for C++ first developed?
1998
What is the relationship between C++ and C?
C++ can be considered as a superset of C
Which organization developed the international standard for C++ in 1998?
International Standards Organization (ISO)
Study Notes
C++ History and Development
- C++ was designed by Bjarne Stroustrup.
- The initial version of C++ was called C with Classes.
- C++ is considered an extension of the C programming language.
- The international standard for C++ was developed in 1998.
- The first language to support object-oriented programming features was Simula.
- The original name of C++ was C with Classes, later renamed to C++.
- The purpose of developing C++ was to add object-oriented programming features to the C language.
- The international standard for C++ was first developed in 1998.
- C++ is a superset of the C language, meaning any valid C code is also valid C++.
- The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) developed the international standard for C++ in 1998.
Test your knowledge of the history and fundamentals of C++ programming with this quiz. Covering the evolution of C++ from "C with classes" to its current status as a powerful programming language, this quiz is designed for students and professionals in computer science and engineering.
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