C Programming Tutorial, Second Edition: Answers115

1. Introduction

This document contains the answers to the exercises in the second edition of the C Programming Tutorial by Al Kelley and Ira Pohl. The exercises are designed to help you learn the C programming language by providing you with practice in writing and understanding C code.

2. Chapter 1: Getting Started

1. How do you compile and run a C program?

You compile a C program using a C compiler, such as gcc. The compiler translates the C code into assembly code, which is then translated into machine code by an assembler. The machine code is then executed by the computer.

2. What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

A variable is a named memory location that can store a value. A constant is a named value that cannot be changed.

3. What is the purpose of the #include directive?

The #include directive tells the compiler to include the contents of another file in the current file.

3. Chapter 2: Data Types

1. What are the different data types in C?

The different data types in C are:

- char: a single character

- short: a short integer

- int: an integer

- long: a long integer

- float: a floating-point number

- double: a double-precision floating-point number

2. What is the difference between a declaration and a definition?

A declaration tells the compiler the type of a variable. A definition tells the compiler the type and value of a variable.

4. Chapter 3: Operators

1. What are the different types of operators in C?

The different types of operators in C are:

- Arithmetic operators: +, -, *, /, %

- Assignment operators: =, +=, -=, *=, /=, %=

- Comparison operators: ==, !=, , =

- Logical operators: &&, ||, !

2. What is the precedence of operators?

The precedence of operators determines the order in which they are evaluated. The precedence of operators is listed in the following table:


| Operator | Precedence |
|---|---|
| () | Highest |
| [], -> | |
| !, ~ | |
| *, /, % | |
| +, - | |
| | |
| = | |
| ==, != | |
| && | |
| || | Lowest |

5. Chapter 4: Control Flow

1. What are the different control flow statements in C?

The different control flow statements in C are:

- if statement

- switch statement

- while loop

- do-while loop

- for loop

- break statement

- continue statement

- return statement

2. What is the difference between a while loop and a do-while loop?

A while loop tests the condition at the top of the loop. If the condition is true, the loop body is executed. If the condition is false, the loop exits. A do-while loop tests the condition at the bottom of the loop. The loop body is always executed at least once, even if the condition is false.

6. Chapter 5: Functions

1. What is a function?

A function is a block of code that can be called from other parts of the program.

2. What are the different types of functions?

The different types of functions are:

- Library functions: Library functions are provided by the C compiler and can be used in any C program.

- User-defined functions: User-defined functions are defined by the programmer.

3. How do you call a function?

You call a function by using its name followed by a list of arguments. The arguments are enclosed in parentheses.

4. What is the difference between a function prototype and a function definition?

A function prototype tells the compiler the name and type of a function. A function definition provides the implementation of a function.

7. Chapter 6: Arrays

1. What is an array?

An array is a collection of elements of the same type. The elements are stored in contiguous memory locations.

2. How do you declare an array?

You declare an array by using the following syntax:


```
type array_name[size];
```

3. How do you access the elements of an array?

You access the elements of an array using the array name followed by the index of the element. The index is enclosed in square brackets.

4. What is the difference between a one-dimensional array and a multidimensional array?

A one-dimensional array is an array that has one dimension. A multidimensional array is an array that has two or more dimensions.

8. Chapter 7: Pointers

1. What is a pointer?

A pointer is a variable that stores the address of another variable.

2. How do you declare a pointer?

You declare a pointer by using the following syntax:


```
type *pointer_name;
```

3. How do you access the value of a variable through a pointer?

You access the value of a variable through a pointer by using the asterisk operator (*).

4. What is the difference between a pointer and an array?

A pointer is a variable that stores the address of another variable. An array is a collection of elements of the same type. The elements are stored in contiguous memory locations.

9. Chapter 8: Strings

1. What is a string?

A string is a sequence of characters.

2. How do you declare a string?

You declare a string by using the following syntax:


```
char string_name[];
```

3. How do you access the characters of a string?

You access the characters of a string using the array indexing operator ([]).

4. What is the null character?

The null character is a special character that marks the end of a string. The

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