Intro To C Programming Quiz 2
This is the second Quiz.
- 1.
The body of a while loop may never get executed.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A while loop is a control flow statement that allows a set of instructions to be repeatedly executed as long as a specified condition is true. However, if the condition is initially false, the body of the while loop will never be executed. Therefore, it is possible for the body of a while loop to never get executed.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Int a = 0;numbers[ ] = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 27, 23}while (a < 5){ printf("%d", numbers[a]);}
- A.
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 27, 23
- B.
The value of 1 will be output infinitely.
- C.
Nothing will output to the screen.
- D.
The value of 3 will be output infinitely.
Correct Answer
B. The value of 1 will be output infinitely.Explanation
The given code initializes the variable 'a' to 0 and creates an array 'numbers' with some values. It then enters a while loop with the condition 'a < 5'. Inside the loop, it prints the value at index 'a' of the 'numbers' array. Since 'a' is not incremented within the loop, it will always have the value 0. Therefore, the code will keep printing the value at index 0 of the 'numbers' array, which is 1, infinitely.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The following statement illustrates the use of what type of variable? (Hint: What is the total_sum variable called?)total_sum = total_sum + number;
- A.
Counter
- B.
Loop control
- C.
Initializer
- D.
Accumulator
Correct Answer
D. AccumulatorExplanation
The given statement "total_sum = total_sum + number" is an example of an accumulator variable. An accumulator variable is used to store and accumulate the sum or total of a series of values. In this case, the variable total_sum is being updated by adding the value of the variable number to it. This process is repeated multiple times, accumulating the sum of all the numbers. Therefore, the total_sum variable can be referred to as an accumulator.Rate this question:
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- 4.
A program prompts the user for a value until the user enters a -1. What kind of looping structure is needed for this case?
- A.
An accumulator-controlled loop
- B.
A conditional loop
- C.
A counter-controlled loop
- D.
A sentinel-controlled loop
Correct Answer
D. A sentinel-controlled loopExplanation
A sentinel-controlled loop is needed for this case because the program prompts the user for a value until the user enters a specific sentinel value (-1). The loop continues until the sentinel value is entered, indicating the end of the input. This allows the program to repeatedly prompt the user and process the input until the desired condition is met.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which type of loop always executes at least once?
- A.
Sentinel-controlled loop
- B.
For loop
- C.
Do-while loop
- D.
Counter-controlled loop
Correct Answer
C. Do-while loopExplanation
A do-while loop always executes at least once because the condition is checked at the end of the loop. This means that the code block within the loop will be executed first, and then the condition will be evaluated. If the condition is true, the loop will continue to execute, otherwise, it will exit. This is in contrast to other loops like for and while loops, where the condition is checked at the beginning, and if it is false initially, the loop will not execute at all.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The process of testing flow of control between a main function and its subordinate functions is called _______________________.
- A.
Bottom-up testing
- B.
System integration testing
- C.
Top-down testing
- D.
Unit testing
Correct Answer
C. Top-down testingExplanation
Top-down testing is a software testing technique where the flow of control is tested between a main function and its subordinate functions. In this approach, the higher-level modules are tested first, followed by the testing of lower-level modules. This allows for early detection of any issues or defects in the overall control flow of the system. It helps in identifying and resolving any integration issues between the modules and ensures that the system functions correctly as a whole.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The subscript of the first element of an array is 0.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The subscript of the first element of an array is 0. This is because in most programming languages, arrays are zero-indexed, meaning that the first element is accessed using the index 0. So, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The NULL character is placed at the ______________ of a string.
- A.
Beginning
- B.
Middle
- C.
End
Correct Answer
C. EndExplanation
The NULL character is placed at the end of a string. This is because the NULL character, represented by '\0', is used to indicate the end of a string in C programming. It is important to have the NULL character at the end of a string to ensure proper termination and to prevent any unexpected behavior when working with strings.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The NULL character used in strings in C is represented by _________.
- A.
/*
- B.
/0
- C.
\0
- D.
*0
- E.
$0
Correct Answer
C. \0Explanation
In C, the NULL character used in strings is represented by '\0'. This character is used to indicate the end of a string and is typically placed at the end of a character array to mark the termination point. It has a value of zero and is represented by the escape sequence '\0'.Rate this question:
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- 10.
All elements in a multidimensional array can have different data types.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
In a multidimensional array, all elements must have the same data type. This means that if the array is declared to hold integers, all elements within the array must be integers. Having different data types for elements within the same multidimensional array is not allowed. Therefore, the statement that all elements in a multidimensional array can have different data types is false.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What is the correct syntax for declaring and initializing an array that contains the numbers 1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, and 6.1)?
- A.
Double digits [5] = {1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1};
- B.
Double digits = {1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1};
- C.
Int digits[5] = {1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1};
- D.
Double digits [ ] = {1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1};
Correct Answer
D. Double digits [ ] = {1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1};Explanation
The correct syntax for declaring and initializing an array that contains the numbers 1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, and 6.1 is "double digits [ ] = {1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1};". This syntax declares an array named "digits" of type double and initializes it with the specified values inside the curly braces. The square brackets [] indicate that it is an array, and the data type "double" specifies that the array will store decimal numbers.Rate this question:
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