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C interview questions for beginners

The document provides an overview of the C programming language, covering its basic concepts such as data types, variables, operators, control statements, functions, pointers, arrays, structures, unions, file handling, and memory management. It also includes important distinctions like malloc() vs calloc(), struct vs union, and dangling pointers, along with tips for interview preparation and additional resources. The emphasis is on understanding core concepts and being able to articulate them clearly during interviews.

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C interview questions for beginners

The document provides an overview of the C programming language, covering its basic concepts such as data types, variables, operators, control statements, functions, pointers, arrays, structures, unions, file handling, and memory management. It also includes important distinctions like malloc() vs calloc(), struct vs union, and dangling pointers, along with tips for interview preparation and additional resources. The emphasis is on understanding core concepts and being able to articulate them clearly during interviews.

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Basic Concepts

●​ What is C?
○​ A powerful and versatile programming language widely used for system
programming, application development, and more.
●​ Why is C called a middle-level language?
○​ It bridges the gap between low-level (hardware-oriented) and high-level
(human-oriented) languages.
●​ What are the basic data types in C?
○​ int, float, char, double, void
●​ What are variables and constants?
○​ Variables: Store data that can change during program execution.
○​ Constants: Store data that cannot be changed.
●​ What are operators in C?
○​ Symbols used to perform operations (e.g., +, -, *, /, =).
●​ What are control statements?
○​ Control the flow of program execution (e.g., if-else, for, while, switch).
●​ What are functions?
○​ Blocks of code that perform specific tasks, making programs modular and reusable.
Pointers
●​ What is a pointer?
○​ A variable that stores the memory address of another variable.
●​ Why are pointers important?
○​ Enable dynamic memory allocation, efficient data manipulation, and more.
Arrays and Strings
●​ What is an array?
○​ A collection of elements of the same data type.
●​ What is a string?
○​ A sequence of characters terminated by a null character (\0).
Structures and Unions
●​ What is a structure?
○​ A user-defined data type that can hold variables of different data types.
●​ What is a union?
○​ Similar to a structure, but can store only one value at a time, saving memory.
File Handling
●​ How do you work with files in C?
○​ Use functions like fopen(), fclose(), fread(), fwrite(), fprintf(), fscanf().
Memory Management
●​ What is dynamic memory allocation?
○​ Allocating memory during program execution using functions like malloc() and
calloc().
●​ What is a memory leak?
○​ When dynamically allocated memory is not properly deallocated, leading to memory
wastage.
Important Questions
●​ What is the difference between malloc() and calloc()?
○​ malloc() allocates a block of memory; calloc() allocates and initializes it to zero.
●​ What is the difference between struct and union?
○​ struct stores multiple values; union stores one value at a time.
●​ What are dangling pointers?
○​ Pointers that point to memory that has been deallocated.
Tips for the Interview
●​ Be confident and enthusiastic.
●​ Explain your thought process clearly.
●​ Don't be afraid to ask clarifying questions.
●​ Practice coding and problem-solving.
●​ Be familiar with basic data structures and algorithms.
Additional Resources
●​ GeeksforGeeks: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/c-interview-questions/
●​ InterviewBit: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/c-interview-questions/
●​ Edureka: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/c-interview-questions/
Remember to tailor your answers to your own experience and understanding. Good luck with
your interview!

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