Program Libraries

What are libraries?

• Ready compiled and tested programs
• A collection of books
• A type of computer hardware
• A type of computer software

Which programming languages have built-in libraries?

• None of them
• Only Python
• Only Windows
• Most programming languages

What is the purpose of libraries?

• To make programs run faster
• To provide common solutions to programming problems
• To store data
• To create user interfaces

What are the benefits of using libraries?

• They are quick and easy to use
• They are always error-free
• They allow for customization of library subroutines
• They are not pre-compiled

What is a linker responsible for?

• Compiling code
• Running the program
• Linking external libraries
• Loading the program into memory

What is dynamic linking?

• Including all required code from libraries directly in the finished program
• Storing compiled versions of libraries on the host computer
• Linking libraries as the program is running
• Creating dynamic user interfaces

What is the purpose of a loader?

• To compile code
• To link external libraries
• To load the program into memory
• To optimize program execution

What is a drawback of using libraries?

• They are difficult to use
• They are not pre-tested
• They cannot be customized
• They are not optimized for speed

What happens if a dynamic library is missing on the host computer?

• The program will run without any issues
• The program will stop working
• The program will automatically download the missing library
• The program will display an error message

What grade level is this quiz appropriate for?

• 9th grade
• 11th grade
• College level
• All grade levels