Programming Languages MCQs with Answers

In C++, which escape sequence is used to represent a backspace character?

• A.\b
• B.\t
• C.\n
• D.\r

What does BASIC stand for in the field of computers?

• A.Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code
• B.Basic Algorithmic System for Integrated Computing
• C.Binary and Sequential Instruction Code
• D.Beginner's Automated System for Input and Control

Past Paper MCQ

What is the list of coded instructions in computing commonly referred to as?

• A.Computer program
• B.Algorithm
• C.Flowchart
• D.Pseudocode

What is the primary interface used by users to interact with a computer?

• A.Programming
• B.Operating System
• C.Hardware
• D.Database

Which of the following is not an example of an arithmetic instruction in computer programming?

• A.ADD
• B.SUB
• C.JMP
• D.MUL

Machine language is classified as which type of computer language?

• A.High level
• B.Low level
• C.Middle level
• D.Assembly level

In C++ programming, what does the 'f' escape sequence represent?

• A.Horizontal tab
• B.Newline
• C.Carriage return
• D.Formfeed

What is the function of getche() in C/C++ programming?

• A.It reads a character from the keyboard and displays it on the screen
• B.It reads a character from the keyboard without displaying it on the screen
• C.It reads a string from the keyboard and stores it in a buffer
• D.It reads a character from a file and echoes it to the console

When the number of iterations is predetermined, which loop structure is most suitable to use in programming?

• A.For loop
• B.While loop
• C.Do-while loop
• D.Infinite loop

In programming, what does the symbol '*' commonly represent?

• A.Multiplication operator
• B.Pointer declaration
• C.Wildcard character
• D.All of these