Lesson 4-6 (AI-Made)

• What is essential for programming according to the introduction?

  A fundamental knowledge of the language
• Why is it important to test programs using an IDE or compiler?

  To ensure that each program functions as intended
• Who created the C programming language?

  Dennis Ritchie
• What was the primary goal of creating the C programming language?

  To be more powerful, flexible, and maintain simplicity
• In what year was the C programming language created?

  1972
• What impact did the C programming language have on software development?

  It influenced the development of software due to its simplicity, efficiency, and portability
• Who extended the C programming language to create C++?

  Bjarne Stroustrup
• What was the original name given to C++ when it was first extended?

  C with Classes
• In what year was C++ formally introduced to the public?

  1983
• What areas did C++ impact in the software industry?

  Game development, scientific computing, systems programming, and more
• What are the programming paradigms supported by C++?

  • Procedural programming
  • Object-oriented programming
• What is a characteristic of C++ as a programming language?

  It is case-sensitive
• What are the four pillars of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?

  • Abstraction
  • Inheritance
  • Polymorphism
  • Encapsulation
• What are the tools used in C++ programming?

  • Text editor
  • Compiler
  • Linker
  • Libraries
• What is the role of a compiler in C++ programming?

  It checks syntax and translates source code into machine code
• What file extension is commonly used for C++ source code files?

  .cpp
• What does a linker do in C++ programming?

  It combines object files and libraries into a single executable program
• What is the purpose of libraries in C++ programming?

  To provide pre-written codes and functionalities
• What are the advantages of C++?

  • Simple
  • Portability
  • Fast and Efficient
  • Modularity
  • Irreplaceable
  • Low-level and high-level features
• What are some popular C++ IDEs?


  • Visual Studio
  • Code::Blocks
  • CLion
  • Eclipse CDT
  • CodeLite
  • Apache NetBeans
  • Dev C++
• What are some popular online C++ compilers?


  • Codiva.io
  • Programiz
  • OneCompiler
  • Tutorialspoint
• What is the basic structure of a C++ program?

  #include <iostream> followed by main() function
• What does the header file inclusion section do in a C++ program?

  It includes all required header files needed by the program
• What is a class definition section in C++?

  It defines the structure and behavior of an object
• What is the purpose of the namespace section in C++?

  To provide a scope to the identifiers and avoid name conflicts
• What is the main() function in a C++ program?

  It is the entry point where program execution starts
• What is the purpose of the comment section in a C++ program?

  To provide explanatory statements for better readability
• What are the two types of comments in C++?

  Single line and multi-line comments
• What does the return 0; statement signify in a C++ program?

  It indicates the successful end of the main function
• What are variables in C++?

  Containers to store data values
• What do data types define in C++?

  What kind of data a variable can hold and its memory size
• What is an example of an integer variable declaration in C++?

  int age = 30;
• What is the difference between float and double in C++?

  Float is used for six decimal digits, while double is for fifteen digits
• How is a character declared in C++?

  char grade = 'A';
• What does the boolean data type store in C++?

  Either true or false
• What is the void data type used for in C++?

  To represent no value
• What are the primitive data types in C++?

  • int
  • float
  • double
  • char
  • bool
  • void
• What are the storage sizes for different data types in C++?

  • int: 4 bytes
  • float: 4 bytes
  • double: 8 bytes
  • char: 1 byte
  • bool: 1 byte
• What is the string data type used for in C++?

  To store sequences of characters enclosed in double quotes
• What are the data type modifiers in C++?

  • Signed
  • Unsigned
  • Short
  • Long