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The document is an assignment discussing key functions in C programming, specifically the scanf() and printf() functions, including their syntax and format specifiers. It also explains how to handle input and output for basic data types in both C and C++, as well as defining modifiers (qualifiers) that alter the properties of data types. The primary types of modifiers discussed are signed, unsigned, short, and long.

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The document is an assignment discussing key functions in C programming, specifically the scanf() and printf() functions, including their syntax and format specifiers. It also explains how to handle input and output for basic data types in both C and C++, as well as defining modifiers (qualifiers) that alter the properties of data types. The primary types of modifiers discussed are signed, unsigned, short, and long.

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ASSIGNED BY: SIR ARSHAD IQBAL

SUBMITTED TO: SIR ARSHAD IQBAL


CLASS CODE: BSCS(B)
NAME/ROLL NO: ZARGOON HUSSAIN- BSCS-5053-2024

ASSIGNMENT NO 1
Q1. Explain scanf () function with syntax and Format
Specifiers.
ANS: In C programming, the scanf() function is used to read formatted
input from the standard input device (stdin). The< code>scanf() function
is part of the standard library stdio.h and is used to receive data from
the user. The syntax of the function is as follows:
int scanf( const char *format, ... );
FORMAT SPECIFIERS IN C:
In the C programming language, the scanf function uses "format
specifiers" within a format string to define the expected data type of
user input it should read and store in variables, with each specifier
starting with a percent sign (%) followed by a character representing
the data type (e.g., "%d" for integers, "%f" for floats, "%c" for
characters, "%s" for strings).
Q2. Explain printf () function with syntax and Format
Specifiers.
ANS: In C language, printf() function is used to print formatted output
to the standard output stdout (which is generally the console screen).
The printf function is a part of the C standard library <stdio.h> and it
can allow formatting the output in numerous ways.The syntax of the
function is as follows:
printf ( "formatted_string", arguments_list);
FORMAT SPECIFIERS IN C:
In C programming, the "printf" function uses "format specifiers" which
are placeholders within a string that indicate where variable values
should be inserted, denoted by a percent sign (%) followed by a
character representing the data type (like %d for integers, %f for floats,
%s for strings) to print formatted output to the console; essentially
allowing you to dynamically include variable values within a printed
message.
Q3. How to take input and output of basic data types in C/C+
+.
ANS: To take input and output of basic data types in C, you can use
the scanf() and printf() functions. In C++, you can use
the cin and cout variables, or the stream insertion operator << and
extraction operator >>.
Explanation
 C
 Use the scanf() function to take input and
the printf() function to output.
 These functions can read and format data such as integers,
characters, and real numbers.
 The format specification string in these functions specifies
the data type, width, and size of the input or output.
 C++
 Use the cin variable for input and the cout variable for
output.
 You can also use the stream insertion operator << for output
and the extraction operator >> for input.
 These variables and operators are defined in
the <iostream> class.
Q4. Define Modifiers (Qualifiers) and discuss the types of
modifiers.
ANS: In C programming, "modifiers" (also called "qualifiers")
are keywords used to alter the default properties of a data type,
primarily affecting its size or whether it can hold positive values only
(signed vs. unsigned), allowing for more precise control over variable
declaration and memory allocation; the primary types of modifiers in C
are "short", "long", "unsigned", and "signed" when applied to
fundamental data types like "int" and "char".
Explanation of C modifiers:
 Signed:
This is the default modifier for most data types, allowing variables to
store both positive and negative values.
 Unsigned:
When used, a variable can only store non-negative values (0 and
positive integers).
 Short:
This modifier creates a smaller integer data type, usually used when
memory usage is a concern and large integer values are not needed.
 Long:
Used to create a larger integer data type, suitable for storing very large
numbers.

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