The Letter C
12 Questions
3 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is C programming language used for?

  • Only for protocol stacks
  • Only for application software
  • For operating systems, device drivers, protocol stacks, and embedded systems (correct)
  • Only for device drivers

Who created the C programming language?

  • Brian Kernighan
  • Ken Thompson
  • Grace Hopper
  • Dennis Ritchie (correct)

What was C programming language originally developed for?

  • To construct utilities running on Unix (correct)
  • To construct utilities running on Windows
  • To construct utilities running on Mac OS
  • To construct utilities running on Linux

Which of the following accurately reflects the relationship between C and Unix?

<p>C was used to re-implement the Unix kernel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current usage of C programming language?

<p>It is mainly used for device drivers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about C programming language?

<p>It is mainly used for web development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of C programming language?

<p>To construct utilities running on Unix (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common use of C programming language?

<p>Web development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between C and B programming languages?

<p>C is a successor to B programming language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of C programming language?

<p>To construct utilities running on Unix (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which areas has C programming language found lasting use?

<p>Operating systems, device drivers, protocol stacks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of C programming language's features reflecting the capabilities of the targeted CPUs?

<p>It allows for efficient use of system resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

C Programming Language History Quiz
10 questions
BASIC Programming Language History
5 questions
History of C Programming Language
151 questions
History of C Programming Language
40 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser