Ultimate Unix and C Programming Quiz
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What are some basic Unix commands used for writing and executing C programs?

  • grep, awk, sed
  • pwd, ls, cd (correct)
  • mkdir, rm, cp
  • echo, cat, touch
  • What are some differences between C and Java?

  • C has garbage collection
  • Java does not have pointers
  • C does not have object-oriented concepts like classes, objects, or inheritance (correct)
  • Java has no default boolean data types
  • What is the gcc compiler used for in C programming?

  • Compiling C programs
  • Warning about potential issues in C programs
  • Debugging C programs
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What are the three stages of C program compilation?

    <p>Preprocessor, translation, and linkage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of the sizeof operator in C programming?

    <p>It is important for dynamic memory allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to swap variables using pointers in C programming?

    <p>Pass the memory addresses of the variables as parameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to variables passed by value in C programming?

    <p>The value of a variable passed into a function does not change outside of the function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do pointers allow for in C programming?

    <p>The manipulation of the memory addresses of variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function used for in C programming?

    <p>To execute the program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the #include statement in C programming?

    <p>To include header files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between C programming and Java?

    <p>Java lacks concepts of classes, objects, polymorphism, and inheritance, while C programming does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some useful Unix commands for writing and executing C programs?

    <p>pwd, ls, ls -al, ls -F, and cd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three compilation stages for C programs?

    <p>Preprocessor, translation, and linkage stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the gcc compiler in C programming?

    <p>To compile the program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a C program returns 0 in the main() function?

    <p>The program is ended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Computer Systems and C Programming

    • CMSC 216 Introduction to Computer Systems is a course that covers basic Unix commands and C programming.
    • Lectures are recorded and posted online, there are no pop quizzes, and no collaboration on projects is allowed.
    • The website sign-in for the course is cmsc216/sprcoredump, and office hours are immediately after class in IRB 2210.
    • Everyone in the course will receive an Arduino to be used later in the course.
    • Unix commands such as pwd, ls, ls -al, ls -F, and cd are useful for writing and executing C programs.
    • C programming in CMSC216 is different from Java as it is not object-oriented and lacks concepts of classes, objects, polymorphism, and inheritance.
    • The #include allows the compiler to check argument types, and main() function is where all C programs begin, and return 0 is used to end the program.
    • C programs need to be compiled before they can be executed, and the gcc compiler is used to compile a C program.
    • Some more compilation options are -g, -Wall, and -o filename, which generate symbols, warn about common problems, and place an executable in the file name, respectively.
    • Returning 0 in the main() function is independent of the void that appears in the main's header.
    • Unix commands such as cp, rm, mv, and cat are useful for copying, removing, renaming, and displaying file contents, respectively.
    • There are three compilation stages for C programs: preprocessor stage, translation stage, and linkage stage, which verify program parts, create an object file, and bring together one or more object files to create an executable file.

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    Test your knowledge on Unix commands, C programming, variables, pointers, and functions with this quiz! From basic Unix commands to the stages of C program compilation, this quiz covers all the essentials you need to know. You'll also explore the use of pointers in passing variables and arrays as parameters and dynamically allocating memory in C. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced programmer, this quiz is the perfect way to challenge your skills and expand your knowledge of computer systems.

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