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C Programming Language Basics Quiz

Authored by Girish Mantha

Computers

12th Grade

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C Programming Language Basics Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between a variable and a constant in C programming?

Variables are used for integers, constants are used for strings

Variables can be changed, constants cannot be changed

Variables and constants are the same thing

Variables are only used in functions, constants are used in main program

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the concept of data types in C programming with examples.

Data types in C programming refer to the type of data that a variable can store. Examples of data types in C include int, float, char, and string.

Data types in C programming refer to the type of data that a variable can store. Examples of data types in C include int, float, char, and double.

Data types in C programming refer to the type of data that a variable can store. Examples of data types in C include int, float, char, and boolean.

Data types in C programming refer to the type of data that a variable cannot store. Examples of data types in C include string, boolean, and array.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of if-else statement in C programming? Provide an example.

To print a message on the screen

To repeat a block of code a specific number of times

To make decisions based on conditions

To declare a variable

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a switch statement work in C programming? Give an example.

Switch statement in C programming works by randomly selecting a code block to be executed.

Switch statement in C programming works by evaluating an expression and comparing it with the values of various case labels to select one of many code blocks to be executed.

Switch statement in C programming works by executing all code blocks simultaneously.

Switch statement in C programming works by evaluating an expression and comparing it with the values of various case labels to select one of many code blocks to be executed.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between call by value and call by reference in C programming?

Call by value passes a copy of the actual parameter, while call by reference passes the address of the actual parameter.

There is no difference between call by value and call by reference

Call by reference passes a copy of the actual parameter

Call by value passes the address of the actual parameter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the concept of function scope in C programming with an example.

Variables declared inside a function are only accessible within that function.

Variables declared inside a function are accessible globally

Variables declared inside a function are only accessible within other functions

Variables declared inside a function are accessible outside the program

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of pointers in C programming? Give an example.

Pointers in C programming have no significance and are rarely used

Pointers in C programming allow direct access to memory, which can be useful for dynamic memory allocation, creating data structures, and implementing efficient algorithms.

Pointers in C programming are only used for simple arithmetic operations

Pointers in C programming are used for creating graphical user interfaces

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