C++ Programming By Example - Coding a Virtual Die – Generating Random Numbers

The video tutorial covers the basics of generating random numbers in C, focusing on pseudo-random number generation. It explains the difference between normal and uniform probability distributions, emphasizing the use of uniform distribution for creating a virtual die. The tutorial introduces cppreference as a resource for C documentation and demonstrates how to implement random number generation in C using the uniform int distribution class. The process involves setting up a project in Visual Studio, including necessary headers, and coding a simple application to simulate a virtual die roll.

What type of numbers do computers generate when true randomness is not possible?

• Prime numbers

• Sequential numbers

• Pseudo-random numbers

• True random numbers

Which probability distribution is suitable for a virtual die where each face has an equal chance?

• Binomial distribution

• Exponential distribution

• Normal distribution

• Uniform distribution

What is the purpose of cppreference.com as mentioned in the video?

• To sell C programming books

• To host online coding competitions

• To offer coding tutorials

• To provide C documentation

Which header file is necessary for generating random numbers in C?

• stdio.h

• stdlib.h

• math.h

• random

What is a template class in C?

• A class that cannot be modified

• A class that can only work with integers

• A class that can work with different data types

• A class that is predefined in the C library

What is the role of a random engine in generating random numbers?

• To sort random numbers

• To store random numbers

• To generate random numbers

• To display random numbers

What is the output of the virtual die program?

• A sequence of numbers

• A random integer between 1 and 6

• A fixed number

• A random floating-point number