Question 1

A variable that can store an address is known as a(n) ____ variable.

Accepted Answer

A) register 
B) pointer 
C) static 
D) extern 
A) register 
B) pointer 
C) static 
D) extern B

Question 2

Self-referential functions are also called recursive functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Once created, local static variables remain in existence for the life of the program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Variables created inside a function are available only to other functions in the same C file.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The default in C is to make calls by reference to limit a called function's ability to alter variables in the calling function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When using a pointer variable, the value that is obtained is always found by first going to the pointer for an address; this is called indirect addressing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____ variables have the same time duration as automatic variables.

Accepted Answer

A) Static 
B) Register 
C) Extern 
D) Global 
A) Static 
B) Register 
C) Extern 
D) Global

Question 8

Using global variables except in very restricted and well-defined situations is a sign of extremely bad programming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Initialization within an extern declaration statement is not allowed and causes a compilation error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The declaration statement ____ declares milesAddr to be a pointer variable that can store the address of (that is, will point to) an integer variable.

Accepted Answer

A) int milesAddr&; 
B) int milesAddr*; 
C) int *milesAddr; 
D) int &milesAddr; 
A) int milesAddr&; 
B) int milesAddr*; 
C) int *milesAddr; 
D) int &milesAddr;

Question 11

Passing an address is referred to as a function pass by reference, because the called function can reference, or access, the variable using the passed address.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The purpose of the ____ storage class is to extend the scope of a global variable declared in one source code file into another source code file.

Accepted Answer

A) auto 
B) static 
C) extern 
D) register 
A) auto 
B) static 
C) extern 
D) register

Question 13

The initialization of static variables (both local and global) is done only once, when the
program is first compiled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In ____ initialization, initialization occurs each time the declaration statement is encountered.

Accepted Answer

A) dynamic 
B) static 
C) compile-time 
D) run-time 
A) dynamic 
B) static 
C) compile-time 
D) run-time

Question 15

When a function invokes itself, the process is called ____ recursion.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct 
B)  mutual 
C)  self-referential 
D)  indirect 
A)  direct 
B)  mutual 
C)  self-referential 
D)  indirect

Question 16

C functions are constructed to be independent modules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Unlike automatic variables that can be initialized by either constants or expressions using both constants and previously initialized variables, static variables can only be initialized using constants or constant expressions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To use a stored address, C provides us with an indirection operator, ____.

Accepted Answer

A) % 
B) ^ 
C) & 
D) * 
A) % 
B) ^ 
C) & 
D) *

Question 19

While a function is executing, only the storage area for the variables and parameters created by this function are automatically accessed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A function can invoke a second function, which in turn invokes the first function; this type of recursion is referred to as ____ recursion.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct 
B)  mutual 
C)  self-referential 
D)  tail 
A)  direct 
B)  mutual 
C)  self-referential 
D)  tail

A variable that can store an address is known as a(n) ____ variable.

Self-referential functions are also called recursive functions.

Once created, local static variables remain in existence for the life of the program.

Variables created inside a function are available only to other functions in the same C file.

The default in C is to make calls by reference to limit a called function's ability to alter variables in the calling function.

When using a pointer variable, the value that is obtained is always found by first going to the pointer for an address; this is called indirect addressing.

____ variables have the same time duration as automatic variables.

Using global variables except in very restricted and well-defined situations is a sign of extremely bad programming.

Initialization within an extern declaration statement is not allowed and causes a compilation error.

The declaration statement ____ declares milesAddr to be a pointer variable that can store the address of (that is, will point to) an integer variable.

Passing an address is referred to as a function pass by reference, because the called function can reference, or access, the variable using the passed address.

The purpose of the ____ storage class is to extend the scope of a global variable declared in one source code file into another source code file.

The initialization of static variables (both local and global) is done only once, when the program is first compiled.

In ____ initialization, initialization occurs each time the declaration statement is encountered.

When a function invokes itself, the process is called ____ recursion.

C functions are constructed to be independent modules.

Unlike automatic variables that can be initialized by either constants or expressions using both constants and previously initialized variables, static variables can only be initialized using constants or constant expressions.

To use a stored address, C provides us with an indirection operator, ____.

While a function is executing, only the storage area for the variables and parameters created by this function are automatically accessed.

A function can invoke a second function, which in turn invokes the first function; this type of recursion is referred to as ____ recursion.

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A variable that can store an address is known as a(n) ____ variable.

Self-referential functions are also called recursive functions.

Once created, local static variables remain in existence for the life of the program.

Variables created inside a function are available only to other functions in the same C file.

The default in C is to make calls by reference to limit a called function's ability to alter variables in the calling function.

When using a pointer variable, the value that is obtained is always found by first going to the pointer for an address; this is called indirect addressing.

____ variables have the same time duration as automatic variables.

Using global variables except in very restricted and well-defined situations is a sign of extremely bad programming.

Initialization within an extern declaration statement is not allowed and causes a compilation error.

The declaration statement ____ declares milesAddr to be a pointer variable that can store the address of (that is, will point to) an integer variable.

Passing an address is referred to as a function pass by reference, because the called function can reference, or access, the variable using the passed address.

The purpose of the ____ storage class is to extend the scope of a global variable declared in one source code file into another source code file.

The initialization of static variables (both local and global) is done only once, when the program is first compiled.

In ____ initialization, initialization occurs each time the declaration statement is encountered.

When a function invokes itself, the process is called ____ recursion.

C functions are constructed to be independent modules.

Unlike automatic variables that can be initialized by either constants or expressions using both constants and previously initialized variables, static variables can only be initialized using constants or constant expressions.

To use a stored address, C provides us with an indirection operator, ____.

While a function is executing, only the storage area for the variables and parameters created by this function are automatically accessed.

A function can invoke a second function, which in turn invokes the first function; this type of recursion is referred to as ____ recursion.

Introduction to Computer Programming

Getting Started in C Programming

Processing and Interactive Input

Selection

Repetition

Modularity Using Functions: Part I

Arrays

Character Strings

Data Files

Arrays, Addresses, and Pointers

Structures

Dynamic Data Structures

Additional Capabilities

A Brief Introduction to C++

Filters