Q.1 Which of the following is a high-level programming language?
Assembly
C
Machine Code
Binary Code
Explanation - C is a high-level language, easier to read and write compared to machine or assembly code.
Correct answer is: C
Q.2 Which of these is used to store multiple values of the same type in a single variable?
Function
Array
Loop
Conditional Statement
Explanation - An array is a data structure used to store multiple values of the same type under a single name.
Correct answer is: Array
Q.3 Which of the following is NOT a programming paradigm?
Object-Oriented
Procedural
Functional
Hierarchical
Explanation - Hierarchical is not a programming paradigm. Common paradigms include Object-Oriented, Procedural, and Functional.
Correct answer is: Hierarchical
Q.4 In C, which symbol is used to end a statement?
{ }
.
;
:
Explanation - In C and many other languages, a semicolon ';' is used to terminate a statement.
Correct answer is: ;
Q.5 Which of these is used to make decisions in a program?
Loop
Array
Conditional Statement
Variable
Explanation - Conditional statements (like if-else) allow programs to execute different code based on conditions.
Correct answer is: Conditional Statement
Q.6 What is the output of: print(2 + 3 * 4) in Python?
20
14
24
9
Explanation - Python follows operator precedence: multiplication first, then addition. 3*4=12, 12+2=14.
Correct answer is: 14
Q.7 Which of the following is used to repeat a block of code multiple times?
Loop
Function
Class
Variable
Explanation - Loops (for, while) are used to execute code repeatedly based on a condition.
Correct answer is: Loop
Q.8 Which keyword is used to define a function in Python?
func
function
def
define
Explanation - The 'def' keyword is used to define functions in Python.
Correct answer is: def
Q.9 What does IDE stand for in programming?
Integrated Development Environment
Internal Debug Engine
Intermediate Data Editor
Interactive Design Element
Explanation - IDE is software that provides tools for programming including editor, compiler, debugger, etc.
Correct answer is: Integrated Development Environment
Q.10 Which data type is used to store text in most programming languages?
Integer
Float
String
Boolean
Explanation - Strings are used to store sequences of characters (text).
Correct answer is: String
Q.11 Which operator is used for equality comparison in most languages like C, C++, and Java?
=
==
!=
<=
Explanation - The '==' operator checks if two values are equal. '=' is for assignment.
Correct answer is: ==
Q.12 What is the purpose of a compiler?
Execute code line by line
Convert high-level code to machine code
Debug code
Store data
Explanation - A compiler translates high-level programming code into machine code that a computer can execute.
Correct answer is: Convert high-level code to machine code
Q.13 Which of the following is a loop that executes at least once?
For loop
While loop
Do-while loop
If-else
Explanation - A do-while loop executes its block first and checks the condition afterward, ensuring at least one execution.
Correct answer is: Do-while loop
Q.14 Which of these is a mutable data type in Python?
Tuple
List
String
Integer
Explanation - Lists can be changed (mutable), whereas tuples and strings are immutable.
Correct answer is: List
Q.15 What does 'int' represent in programming?
Integer
Interactive
Internal
Interrupt
Explanation - 'int' is a data type used to store whole numbers.
Correct answer is: Integer
Q.16 Which of these is a correct way to start a comment in Python?
// This is a comment
# This is a comment
/* This is a comment */
-- This is a comment
Explanation - Python uses '#' to indicate single-line comments.
Correct answer is: # This is a comment
Q.17 Which of the following is true about variables?
They can only store numbers
They store data values
They execute code
They are always constant
Explanation - Variables are used to store data values of different types in a program.
Correct answer is: They store data values
Q.18 Which of these is a logical operator in programming?
+
-
and
*
Explanation - Logical operators (and, or, not) are used to combine or invert boolean expressions.
Correct answer is: and
Q.19 Which of the following is NOT a valid Python identifier?
my_var
_myVar
2var
var2
Explanation - Identifiers cannot start with a number in Python.
Correct answer is: 2var
Q.20 Which of the following stores a single character?
Char
String
Integer
Float
Explanation - The 'char' data type is used to store a single character.
Correct answer is: Char
Q.21 Which of these is used to terminate a loop prematurely?
continue
break
stop
exit
Explanation - The 'break' statement immediately exits the loop it is in.
Correct answer is: break
Q.22 Which of the following is a correct syntax to create a function in C?
function myFunc() {}
def myFunc() {}
int myFunc() {}
create myFunc() {}
Explanation - In C, functions are defined with a return type, followed by the name and parameters.
Correct answer is: int myFunc() {}
Q.23 Which of these operators is used for modulus operation?
%
/
*
^
Explanation - The modulus operator '%' returns the remainder of a division operation.
Correct answer is: %
Q.24 Which of the following best describes a program?
A set of instructions executed by a computer
A type of computer hardware
A user interface
A network protocol
Explanation - A program is a sequence of instructions that a computer executes to perform a task.
Correct answer is: A set of instructions executed by a computer
Q.25 Which of these is the default value of a boolean variable in most programming languages?
0
1
True
False
Explanation - By default, boolean variables are often initialized to False.
Correct answer is: False