How Well Do You Know Ruby?

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    Who developed the programming language?

    • Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto
    • Takehada Hiotri
    • Hitokiri Wade
    • Sakira Hari
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  • 2. 
    When was it designed and in development? - ProProfs

    When was it designed and in development?

    • 1970s

    • 1950s

    • 1990s

    • 1980s

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 3. 
    Out of the following, what influenced the programming language? - ProProfs

    Out of the following, what influenced the programming language?

    • Clojure

    • Rust

    • Python

    • Crystal

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 4. 
    Which programming language pushed Matsumoto to make Ruby? - ProProfs

    Which programming language pushed Matsumoto to make Ruby?

    • Perl

    • Python

    • Pascal

    • 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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    How did Matsumoto come up with the name Ruby? - ProProfs

    How did Matsumoto come up with the name Ruby?

    • A nickname from a woman

    • In a conversation

    • In a dream

    • He just decided on it

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 6. 
    Which year was Ruby 1.0 released? - ProProfs

    Which year was Ruby 1.0 released?

    • 1994

    • 1996

    • 1998

    • 2000

    Correct Answer
    A. 1996
    Explanation
    Ruby 1.0 was released in 1996.

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  • 7. 
    When was the 2.5.0 version released? - ProProfs

    When was the 2.5.0 version released?

    • January 2017

    • April 2017

    • December 2017

    • June 2017

    Correct Answer
    A. December 2017
    Explanation
    The 2.5.0 version was released in December 2017.

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  • 8. 
    To be more specific, when was its first appearance? - ProProfs

    To be more specific, when was its first appearance?

    • 1997

    • 1996

    • 1995

    • 1994

    Correct Answer
    A. 1995
    Explanation
    The first appearance of "it" was in 1995.

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  • 9. 
    What was the version of Ruby that was released in 1995? - ProProfs

    What was the version of Ruby that was released in 1995?

    • Ruby 0.95

    • Ruby 0.11

    • Ruby 0.56

    • 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. 
    What was the other name proposed for Ruby? - ProProfs

    What was the other name proposed for Ruby?

    • Sapphire

    • Clay

    • Coral

    • Diamond

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

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