Programming Languages MCQs with Answers

What is a fundamental difference between JavaScript and Java regarding functions and fields?

• A.JavaScript treats functions as values, with no strict separation between methods and fields
• B.JavaScript enforces strict separation between methods and fields, unlike Java
• C.Java treats functions as values and allows methods to be assigned to variables
• D.Both JavaScript and Java treat functions as first-class objects with no distinction

Which symbol is used to represent multiplication in programming languages?

• A.*
• B.x
• C.#
• D.&

Which programming languages are commonly used to develop application software?

• A.SQL and PL/SQL
• B.Assembly and Machine Language
• C.HTML and CSS
• D.Java and Visual Basic

In C programming, which type of loop guarantees execution at least once, even if the condition is false?

• A.while loop
• B.for loop
• C.do-while loop
• D.nested loop

What are the sequences of characters called that are used to represent non-printable characters in programming and control printing on output devices?

• A.Character literals
• B.Control strings
• C.Format specifiers
• D.Escape sequences

In the C programming function scanf("%d", &kilometer);, what does 'kilometer' represent?

• A.Data type
• B.Format specifier
• C.Function name
• D.Variable

What is the role of a programmer in the field of technology?

• A.Technology specialist who writes software to match user requirements
• B.Hardware technician who repairs computer components
• C.Network administrator who manages server infrastructure
• D.Database designer who creates data storage systems

What does ALGOL stand for in computer terminology?

• A.Algorithmic Language
• B.Algebraic Logic
• C.Algorithmic Logic
• D.Algebraic Language

In a C program, if you assign an integer variable z the value of a long variable y using 'z = z + y;', what will be the result?

• A.The program will run but z will be automatically promoted to long
• B.The program will produce a compilation error due to type mismatch
• C.The program will run without error; y will be converted to int and z will be calculated as int
• D.The program will produce a runtime error due to overflow

What type of programming language is generally more powerful and user-friendly than Assembly Language?

• A.Machine Language
• B.High Level Language
• C.Low Level Language
• D.Binary Language