How Well Do You Know Ruby?

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Ruby is one of the most popular programming languages out there. It fit for all purpose and object-oriented. Now, how about a wager on it? I guarantee you won't score 50 percent.

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1.

When was it designed and in development?
- A.
  
  1970s
- B.
  
  1950s
- C.
  
  1990s
- D.
  
  1980s
Correct Answer
C. 1990s

Explanation
The correct answer is 1990s because the question asks about the time when "it" was designed and in development. Since no specific object or technology is mentioned, we can assume that "it" refers to something that was designed and developed in the 1990s.

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2.

Who developed the programming language?
- A.
  
  Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto
- B.
  
  Takehada Hiotri
- C.
  
  Hitokiri Wade
- D.
  
  Sakira Hari
Correct Answer
A. Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto

Explanation
Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto developed the programming language.

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3.

To be more specific, when was its first appearance?
- A.
  
  1997
- B.
  
  1996
- C.
  
  1995
- D.
  
  1994
Correct Answer
C. 1995

Explanation
The first appearance of "it" was in 1995.

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4.

When was the 2.5.0 version released?
- A.
  
  January 2017
- B.
  
  April 2017
- C.
  
  December 2017
- D.
  
  June 2017
Correct Answer
C. December 2017

Explanation
The 2.5.0 version was released in December 2017.

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5.

Out of the following, what influenced the programming language?
- A.
  
  Clojure
- B.
  
  Rust
- C.
  
  Python
- D.
  
  Crystal
Correct Answer
C. Python

Explanation
Python has had a significant influence on the programming language landscape. It is known for its simplicity, readability, and versatility, making it popular among beginners and experienced programmers alike. Python's design philosophy emphasizes code readability and a clean syntax, which has influenced the development of other languages. Additionally, Python's extensive library ecosystem and community support have contributed to its widespread adoption and influence in the programming world.

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6.

Which programming language pushed Matsumoto to make Ruby?
- A.
  
  Perl
- B.
  
  Python
- C.
  
  Pascal
- D.
  
  Eust
Correct Answer
A. Perl

Explanation
Matsumoto was inspired to create the Ruby programming language after becoming frustrated with Perl's syntax and design. He wanted to develop a language that was more intuitive and focused on programmer productivity. Therefore, the correct answer is Perl.

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7.

How did Matsumoto come up with the name Ruby?
- A.
  
  A nickname from a woman
- B.
  
  In a conversation
- C.
  
  In a dream
- D.
  
  He just decided on it
Correct Answer
B. In a conversation

Explanation
Matsumoto came up with the name Ruby in a conversation. This suggests that during a discussion or exchange of ideas, the name Ruby was mentioned or suggested, and Matsumoto decided to adopt it as the name for his programming language.

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8.

What was the other name proposed for Ruby?
- A.
  
  Sapphire
- B.
  
  Clay
- C.
  
  Coral
- D.
  
  Diamond
Correct Answer
C. Coral

Explanation
Coral is the other name that was proposed for Ruby.

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9.

What was the version of Ruby that was released in 1995?
- A.
  
  Ruby 0.95
- B.
  
  Ruby 0.11
- C.
  
  Ruby 0.56
- D.
  
  Ruby 0.21
Correct Answer
A. Ruby 0.95

Explanation
Ruby 0.95 was the version of Ruby that was released in 1995.

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10.

Which year was Ruby 1.0 released?
- A.
  
  1994
- B.
  
  1996
- C.
  
  1998
- D.
  
  2000
Correct Answer
B. 1996

Explanation
Ruby 1.0 was released in 1996.

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