16 Questions
What is the scope of a variable determined by in programming languages?
Dynamic binding
Which concept refers to the binding of a variable to a value at the time it is bound to storage?
Lifetime of a variable
What is the collection of all visible variables in a statement referred to as?
Referencing environment
In programming, what is a named constant that cannot change its value after initialization called?
Explicit declaration
Which type of binding refers to the process of determining the value of a variable at runtime?
Dynamic binding
What concept involves a variable being bound to a value only once and not changeable thereafter?
Explicit declaration
Which concept deals with variables visible in a statement?
Dynamic binding
When is a variable bound to a value in programming?
At initialization
What design issues are associated with names in programming?
Case sensitivity and relationship to special words
What attribute of a variable is referred to as l-value?
Address
What is the purpose of special words in programming languages?
Make programs more readable by naming actions
What does a variable in a program represent?
An entity identified by a string of characters
What term refers to multiple variable names accessing the same memory location?
Aliases
Which attribute of a variable determines the set of operations defined for its values?
Type
What term describes the contents of the memory cell associated with a variable?
'r-value'
Which concept allows a variable's value to be changed by assigning it to another variable?
'Aliasing'
Explore the concept of binding in computer programming, which involves associating attributes with entities like variables and operations at different stages of program execution. Learn about static and dynamic bindings and their significance.
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