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Constants in C Programming

The document provides a quiz on constants in C programming, covering definitions, declarations, and characteristics of constants. Key points include that constants are fixed values, declared using the 'const' keyword, and that modifying a const variable results in a compiler error. Additionally, it distinguishes between '#define' and 'const', noting that 'const' is type-checked while '#define' is not.

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Constants in C Programming

The document provides a quiz on constants in C programming, covering definitions, declarations, and characteristics of constants. Key points include that constants are fixed values, declared using the 'const' keyword, and that modifying a const variable results in a compiler error. Additionally, it distinguishes between '#define' and 'const', noting that 'const' is type-checked while '#define' is not.

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Constants

1.​ What is a constant in C?​


a) A variable whose value can be changed​
b) A fixed value that does not change during program execution​
c) A loop counter​
d) A macro with a function​
Answer: b) A fixed value that does not change during program
execution​

2.​ Which keyword is used to declare a constant variable?​


a) final​
b) static​
c) const​
d) define​
Answer: c) const​

3.​ Which of the following defines a symbolic constant?​


a) const int rate = 5;​
b) #define RATE 5​
c) final rate = 5;​
d) rate := 5;​
Answer: b) #define RATE 5​

4.​ Can constants be declared using the const keyword?​


a) Yes​
b) No​
Answer: a) Yes​

5.​ Which of the following is a valid constant declaration?​


a) const int PI = 3.14;​
b) int const = 5;​
c) #const PI = 3.14;​
d) define PI = 3.14;​
Answer: a) const int PI = 3.14;​
6.​ What happens if you try to modify a const variable?​
a) It compiles and runs​
b) Compiler gives an error​
c) It gives a warning​
d) It auto-corrects the value​
Answer: b) Compiler gives an error​

7.​ What is the difference between #define and const?​


a) #define is type-checked​
b) const is pre-processed​
c) const is type-checked, #define is not​
d) Both are the same​
Answer: c) const is type-checked, #define is not​

8.​ Which of these is a floating-point constant?​


a) 5​
b) ‘A’​
c) 5.0​
d) "Hello"​
Answer: c) 5.0​

9.​ What is the scope of a constant defined with #define?​


a) Block​
b) Function​
c) File​
d) Local​
Answer: c) File​

10.​ Can we assign a value to a constant inside a function later?​


a) Yes​
b) No​
Answer: b) No

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