15 Questions
Who devised the C programming language?
Ken Thompson
What was the initial purpose of the C programming language?
System implementation language for Unix
Which language was modified by Ken Thompson to create B, which eventually led to the creation of C?
BCPL
What was the main reason for improving on the B language and creating C?
B's slow nature and inability to take advantage of PDP-11 features
Which organization was responsible for the development of the C programming language?
Bell Labs
What was the original purpose of the C programming language?
To serve as a system implementation language for the Unix operating system
What led to the creation of C from the B language?
Inability of B to take advantage of PDP-11 features in the operating system
Who modified the BCPL system language to create B?
Ken Thompson
What was the initial reason for creating the B language?
To make a programming language for the new Unix platform
What was the main reason for improving on the B language and creating C?
Inability of B to take advantage of PDP-11 features in the operating system
Who initially desired to make a programming language for the new Unix platform?
Ken Thompson
What was the initial language modified by Ken Thompson to create B?
BCPL
What was the main reason for improving on the B language and creating C?
Slow nature of B
What was the initial purpose of the C programming language?
System implementation language for Unix operating system
Who improved on the BCPL system language and created B?
Ken Thompson
Test your knowledge of the history and basics of C programming language with this quiz. From its origins at Bell Labs to its role in Unix operating system development, this quiz covers the early days and fundamental concepts of C programming.
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