The Letter C

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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?

C was used to re-implement the Unix kernel Signup and view all the answers

What is the current usage of C programming language?

It is mainly used for device drivers Signup and view all the answers

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

It is mainly used for web development Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of C programming language?

To construct utilities running on Unix Signup and view all the answers

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

Web development Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between C and B programming languages?

C is a successor to B programming language Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of C programming language?

To construct utilities running on Unix Signup and view all the answers

In which areas has C programming language found lasting use?

Operating systems, device drivers, protocol stacks Signup and view all the answers

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

It allows for efficient use of system resources Signup and view all the answers

The Letter C

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What is C programming language used for?

Who created the C programming language?

What was C programming language originally developed for?

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

What is the current usage of C programming language?

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

What was the original purpose of C programming language?

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

What is the relationship between C and B programming languages?

What was the original purpose of C programming language?

In which areas has C programming language found lasting use?

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

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