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C# (pronounced see sharp) is one of the most popular programming languages used for different purposes. Take this trivia quiz to assess your knowledge of C#.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    The most recent version of C# was released in which year?

    • A.

      2015

    • B.

      2016

    • C.

      2017

    • D.

      2014

    Correct Answer
    C. 2017
    Explanation
    The most recent version of C# was released in 2017.

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  • 2. 

    When was C# stably released?

    • A.

      November 2017

    • B.

      November 2016

    • C.

      October 2017

    • D.

      October 2016

    Correct Answer
    A. November 2017
    Explanation
    C# was stably released in November 2017.

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  • 3. 

    One can use C# to create all these except...

    • A.

      Windows client applications

    • B.

      XML Web services

    • C.

      Database applications

    • D.

      IWork applications

    Correct Answer
    D. IWork applications
    Explanation
    C# is a programming language primarily used for developing applications on the Microsoft platform. It is commonly used to create Windows client applications, XML Web services, and database applications. However, iWork applications are specific to Apple's macOS and iOS operating systems, and C# is not commonly used for developing applications for these platforms. Therefore, C# cannot be used to create iWork applications.

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  • 4. 

    The C# Visual Studio version 15.5 was released in which year?

    • A.

      2015

    • B.

      2016

    • C.

      2014

    • D.

      2017

    Correct Answer
    D. 2017
    Explanation
    The C# Visual Studio version 15.5 was released in 2017.

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  • 5. 

    Which of these C# releases evolved on increasingly divergent trajectories?

    • A.

      C# 2.0

    • B.

      C# 3.0

    • C.

      C# 4.0

    • D.

      C# 5.0

    Correct Answer
    A. C# 2.0
    Explanation
    C# 2.0 evolved on increasingly divergent trajectories compared to the other releases.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the C# releases is interoperability with partially or fully dynamically typed languages and frameworks?

    • A.

      C# 2.0

    • B.

      C# 3.0

    • C.

      C# 4.0

    • D.

      C# 5.0

    Correct Answer
    C. C# 4.0
    Explanation
    C# 4.0 introduced the Dynamic Language Runtime (DLR), which allows for interoperability with partially or fully dynamically typed languages and frameworks. This means that C# 4.0 supports working with languages like Python or Ruby that have dynamic typing, allowing developers to easily integrate code from these languages into their C# applications.

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  • 7. 

    Who called C# an "imitation" of Java?

    • A.

      James Gosling

    • B.

      Bill Joy

    • C.

      Bjarne Stroustrup

    • D.

      A and B

    Correct Answer
    D. A and B
    Explanation
    Both James Gosling and Bill Joy have referred to C# as an "imitation" of Java.

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  • 8. 

    Who said that C# is not a Java clone?

    • A.

      Hejlsberg

    • B.

      Stroustrup

    • C.

      Bill Joy

    • D.

      Gosling

    Correct Answer
    A. Hejlsberg
    Explanation
    Hejlsberg is the correct answer because he is the creator of the C# programming language. He has stated that C# is not a Java clone, emphasizing the unique features and design decisions of C#. This statement is significant because it highlights the distinctiveness of C# as a programming language and dispels any notion that it is simply a copy or imitation of Java.

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  • 9. 

    In which year did Hejlsberg say that C# is much closer to C++ in its design?

    • A.

      1998

    • B.

      1999

    • C.

      2000

    • D.

      2001

    Correct Answer
    C. 2000
    Explanation
    In the year 2000, Hejlsberg stated that C# is much closer to C++ in its design.

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  • 10. 

    C# first appeared in which year?

    • A.

      1998

    • B.

      1999

    • C.

      2000

    • D.

      2001

    Correct Answer
    C. 2000
    Explanation
    C# first appeared in the year 2000.

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