Variables and Data Types Quiz: Test Your Programming Fundamentals

Question 1

Why is data type compatibility essential in programming?

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It prevents data corruption by limiting the data types that variables can store.

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It only applies to variable assignment, not to operations performed on variables.

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It's unnecessary because programming languages automatically convert data types.

Question 2

Identify the valid example for each data type: Integer, String, Boolean.

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Integer: 20, String: "Hello", Boolean: True

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Integer: "20", String: 20, Boolean: False

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Integer: 20.5, String: ["Hello"], Boolean: 1

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Integer: "True", String: 10, Boolean: "False"

Question 3

How does variable scope impact its usage within a program?

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Scope defines the program sections where the variable can be accessed and its lifespan.

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Scope solely determines the data types allowed for storage in the variable, limiting its data type options.

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Scope only influences the variable's name, ensuring unique variable names within each scope.

Question 4

What is a variable and what is its role in programming?

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A named memory location that stores a value of a specific data type, which can be modified during program execution.

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A constant value that remains unchanged throughout the program.

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A block of code that performs a specific task.

Question 5

Which data type represents whole numbers without decimals?

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Integer

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Float

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String

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Double

Question 6

Which of the following is an invalid variable name in Python?

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1number

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number

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num1

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num_1

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of declaring a variable before using it?

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To allocate memory for the variable and specify its data type

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To make the code more readable

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To prevent the variable from being modified

Question 8

In Python, which operator is used to assign a value to a variable?

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=

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+

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*

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:

Question 9

Differentiate between a variable and a data type.

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A variable is a named memory location that stores data of a specific type, while a data type defines the kind of data that can be stored in a variable.

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A variable and a data type are interchangeable.

Question 10

What is the purpose of the 'var' keyword in C#?

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To declare a variable without explicitly specifying its data type

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To declare a pointer

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To declare a constant

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a primitive data type in Java?

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String

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int

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double

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float

Question 12

What is the primary benefit of using an IDE for programming?

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Provides tools and features to assist in coding, debugging, and maintaining code

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Prevents errors from occurring

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Automatically generates code

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of a variable in programming?

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To store data that can be accessed and modified during the execution of the program

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To represent constant values that cannot be changed

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To provide labels for different sections of code

Question 14

Which of the following is a valid way to declare a variable in Python?

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age = 10

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int age = 10

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var age = 10

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Integer age = 10

Question 15

Which data type is most appropriate for storing a large amount of text, such as an essay or a story?

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String

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int

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char[]

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boolean

Question 16

What is the distinction between a reference variable and a primitive variable?

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Reference variables store the memory address of an object, while primitive variables store the actual value of the data.

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Reference variables can be null, while primitive variables cannot

Question 17

What is the default value of an uninitialized local variable in Python?

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None for all variable types

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A random value based on the system configuration

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0 for numeric types, False for boolean, and null for reference types

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of a variable in programming?

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To store data in a named location in memory

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To control the flow of a program

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To define a function

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To perform calculations

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct syntax for declaring a variable in C#?

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int age = 25;

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int 25 = age;

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age int = 25

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age = 25

Question 20

What is the fundamental difference between a primitive and a reference data type?

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Primitive data types store their value directly, while reference data types store a memory address to the value

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Primitive data types can only hold numbers, while reference data types can hold any type of data

Question 21

Which of the following represents a valid example of a Boolean data type?

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True

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10

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3.14

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Hello

Question 22

Why is it considered good practice to use descriptive variable names in programming?

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Descriptive variable names enhance code readability and maintainability

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Descriptive variable names make the code more secure

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Descriptive variable names improve the performance of the code

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Descriptive variable names reduce the number of variables in the code

Question 23

What is the key distinction between a constant and a variable?

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Constants have a fixed value that cannot be changed, while variables can be assigned new values

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Constants are stored in memory, while variables are not

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There is no difference between constants and variables

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Constants can only be used in specific parts of a program, while variables can be used anywhere

Question 24

What is the main purpose of type casting?

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To convert a value from one data type to another

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To perform a calculation on a value

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To check the data type of a value

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To store a value in a variable

Question 25

Which of the following is a valid variable declaration in Java, using the 'int' data type for an age variable?

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int age;

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age int;

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public age;

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int = age;

Question 26

Which data type is specifically designed to store whole numbers without decimal points?

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Integer

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Boolean

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Float

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String

Question 27

What is the correct syntax in Java to declare a variable called 'age' with the 'int' data type?

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int age;

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int = age;

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String age;

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age = int;

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a standard built-in data type in Python?

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Char

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String

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Integer

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Boolean

Question 29

What is the value of 'num' after executing the following code in Java? 
 int num = 5; 
 num++;

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6

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Error

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7

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5

Question 30

Which data type is primarily used to store text, characters, or sequences of characters?

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String

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Boolean

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Integer

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Float

Question 31

What is the value of 'balance' after the following code executes in Java? 
 double balance = 100.5; 
 balance += 20;

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120.5

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100.5

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20

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Error

Question 32

Which of the following is a valid variable name in C# according to standard naming conventions?

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age12

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age$

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-age

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12age

Question 33

In the code snippet below, what is the data type of the variable 'arr' in Java? 
 int[] arr = {1, 2, 3};

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Array of integers

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

Question 34

Which of the following is considered a primitive data type in JavaScript?

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Number

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Array

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Function

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Object

Question 35

Consider the following code: 
 float sum = 10.5 + 5.2; 
 What data type is stored in the variable 'sum'?

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Float

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Double

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Integer

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String

Question 36

How do you declare a variable in Python?

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variable_name = value

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var variable_name = value

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declare variable_name = value

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value of variable_name = value

Question 37

Which of the following is an example of a floating-point number in JavaScript?

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3.14

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10

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'Hello World'

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true

Question 38

What is the primary purpose of using variables in programming?

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To store and manipulate data during program execution.

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To perform mathematical calculations.

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To control the flow of program execution.

Question 39

Which of the following is a valid variable name in Java?

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studentAge

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1st_name

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my name

Question 40

What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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Variables can be modified, while constants cannot.

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Constants are declared with the const keyword, while variables are not.

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Variables are stored in memory, while constants are not.

Question 41

Which data type is most appropriate for representing a person's age in C#?

Accepted Answer

int

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double

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float

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char

Question 42

What is the default value of an uninitialized boolean variable in JavaScript?

Accepted Answer

false

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True

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None

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It depends on the interpreter implementation.

Question 43

Which of the following is an example of a logical data type in C++?

Accepted Answer

bool

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float

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int

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char

Question 44

What is the difference between a primitive data type and a reference data type in Java?

Accepted Answer

Primitive data types store their own values, while reference data types store references to the locations of their values.

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Primitive data types are immutable, while reference data types are mutable.

Question 45

What is the primary purpose of using variables in programming?

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To store and manipulate data

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To display text on the screen

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To perform mathematical calculations

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To control program flow

Question 46

Which of the following is a valid variable name in most programming languages?

Accepted Answer

user_age

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123age

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user age

Question 47

In a program, you need to store a whole number representing the number of students in a class. What data type is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Integer

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Float

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Boolean

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String

Question 48

You are storing a user's email address in a variable. Which data type would you use?

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String

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Integer

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Boolean

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Character

Question 49

What value will the variable 'result' hold after the following code is executed?

int x = 5;
 int y = 10;
 int result = x + y / 2;

Accepted Answer

10

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7.5

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7

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10.0

Question 50

Which data type is used to store a value that can be either True or False?

Accepted Answer

Boolean

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String

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Float

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Integer

Question 51

What is the process of assigning an initial value to a variable called?

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Initialization

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Instantiation

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Declaration

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Definition

Question 52

Which of the following data types would be most suitable for storing the value of Pi (3.14159...)?

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Float

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Boolean

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Integer

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String

Question 53

What is the result of comparing the strings 'Hello' and 'hello' in a case-sensitive programming language?

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They are not equal

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The result is unpredictable

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An error occurs

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They are equal

Question 54

In some programming languages, you need to specify the data type of a variable when declaring it. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

Static typing

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Dynamic typing

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Strong typing

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Loose typing