C Programming Language Quiz

Who created the C programming language?

• Tim Berners-Lee

• Bill Gates

• Dennis Ritchie

• Linus Torvalds

Which operating system was C developed to write?

• MacOS

• UNIX

• Linux

• Windows

What is the main reason for the popularity of the C programming language?

• It is new

• It is easy to learn

• It is fundamental in computer science

• It has a graphical user interface

Which of the following languages has a syntax similar to C?

• Ruby

• JavaScript

• Java

• Python

Which IDE is specifically designed for C, C++, and Fortran?

• Eclipse IDE

• Visual Studio Code

• Code::Blocks

• Dev C++

What does the printf() function do in C?

• Performs mathematical calculations

• Writes output to the screen

• Reads user input

• Creates loops

What does the return 0 statement in the main() function indicate?

• Start of the program

• Infinite loop

• End of the program

• Error in the program

Which character is used to insert a new line in C?

• \n

• \r

• \a

• \t

What is the purpose of comments in C?

• Create animations

• Change the font style

• Explain code and improve readability

• Execute alternative code

Which escape sequence creates a horizontal tab in C?

• \t

• \n

• \r

• \a