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Important C Programming Questions with Answers

1. Define C programming and list its primary uses.


C is a general-purpose, high-level, procedural programming language. It is used for system
programming, developing operating systems, games, and software applications.

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of C programming?


Advantages: - Efficiency - Portability - Low-level access - Large user community Disadvantages: -
Steep learning curve - Lack of memory management - No built-in support for object-oriented
programming

3. Explain the key features of the C language with examples.


Key features include simplicity, fast speed, portability, memory management, and support for pointers.
Example: #include <stdio.h> int main() { printf("Hello, World!"); return 0; }

4. What are the types of comments in C? Provide examples.


Single-line comment: // This is a comment Multi-line comment: /* This is a multi-line comment */

5. Define tokens in C. Name and explain the types of tokens.


A token is the smallest unit in a C program. Types include: - Keywords (e.g., int, return) - Identifiers
(e.g., main, sum) - Constants (123, 'A') - Strings ("Hello") - Special symbols ({, }) - Operators (+, -)

6. Differentiate between constants and variables in C with examples.


Constants have fixed values, whereas variables store data that can change. Example: const float PI =
3.14; // Constant int age = 25; // Variable

7. What are the rules for naming identifiers and variables?


- Must begin with a letter or underscore. - Can include letters, digits, and underscores. - Cannot use
keywords or whitespace.

8. List the primary data types in C with their sizes and ranges.
- int (2 bytes, -32,768 to 32,767) - char (1 byte, -128 to 127) - float (4 bytes, up to 6 decimal places) -
double (8 bytes, up to 15 decimal places)

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