Simple C++ Quiz

Computer memory is called RAM because:
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[A] It provides rapid access to data
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[B] It is mounted on the motherboard
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[C] It is measured in megabytes
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[D] Its bytes can be addressed in random order (correct answer)
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[E] Its chips are mounted in a rectangular array


What is the debugger used for?
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[A] Removing comments from the source code
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[B] Running and tracing programs in a controlled way (correct answer)
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[C] Running diagnostics of hardware components
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[D] Removing syntax errors from C++ programs
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[E] Removing dust from the computer screen


Which program helps programmers create and modify source code?
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[A] Editor (correct answer)
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[B] Make
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[C] Compiler
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[D] Linker
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[E] None of the above


Which program converts source code into object modules?
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[A] Editor
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[B] Make
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[C] Compiler (correct answer)
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[D] Linker
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[E] None of the above


Which program converts object modules into an executable program?
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[A] Editor
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[B] Make
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[C] Compiler
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[D] Linker (correct answer)
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[E] None of the above


Data files read by a program are read when that program is:
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[A] Compiled
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[B] Linked
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[C] Loaded into RAM
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[D] Executed (correct answer)
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[E] Run for the first time


The complexity of a program is often measured by:
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[A] The number of lines in the source file (correct answer)
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[B] The time it took to write it
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[C] The time it takes to run
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[D] The number of data files it reads
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[E] None of the above


How many reserved words are there in C++?
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[A] 5-10
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[B] 15-20
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[C] 25-50 (correct answer)
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[D] Over 100
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[E] All words that start with a #


True or False: CPU instructions are stored in a special area of computer memory reserved for all programs.
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[A] True
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[B] False (correct answer)


You are hired to write a gradebook program. What is the first step in developing this program?
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[A] Create the exact program specifications (correct answer)
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[B] Create the necessary algorithms
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[C] Create a "stubs" program to check for global execution flow
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[D] Gather all the necessary grades and other input files
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[E] Write the main body of the program with function calls for all the major modules


Consider the following statement: (Blank) is the concept of thinking about programming features and using programming features without concern, or knowledge about the implementation of such features.
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[A] information hiding (correct answer)
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[B] top-down design and step-wise refinement
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[C] object oriented programming
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[D] data abstraction
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[E] encapsulation


A team of programmers works together on a large project. Each individual team member is assigned to create, write, and test a large function. Which of the following is required information for each programmer to complete his/her assigned task?
I: Complete program specifications, including any input/output requiremens
II: Preconditions and postconditions of the assigned function
III: Parameter list of the assigned function that interfaces with the rest of the program
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[A] I only
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[B] II only
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[C] III only
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[D] II and III only (correct answer)
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[E] I, II, and III


True or False: The char data type is used for variables that hold character strings.
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[A] True
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[B] False (correct answer)


True or False: The typedef statement is used to define the size of variables of a particular built-in type.
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[A] True
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[B] False (correct answer)


True or False: The same name can be used for an integer and a double variable in the same function.
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[A] True
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[B] False (correct answer)


True or False: Each variable must be declared on a separate line.
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[A] True
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[B] False (correct answer)


All variables must always be declared at the top of the function's body.
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[A] True
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[B] False (correct answer)


True or False: It is considered a good practice for a beginning programmer to use only global variables.
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[A] True
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[B] False (correct answer)


True or False: It is acceptable to use the same name for local variables in different functions.
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[A] True (correct answer)
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[B] False