In professional C++ coding, it is often recommended to avoid using break and continue in favor of _______. 

  • structured logic 
  • recursive functions 
  • exception handling 
  • inline functions
While break and continue have their uses, over-reliance on them can make code harder to read and debug. Instead, it's often recommended to use clear and structured logic that doesn't rely on abrupt jumps within loops.

When a float is converted to an int, the value is _______. 

  • truncated 
  • rounded 
  • incremented 
  • exponentiated
When a floating-point number is converted to an integer in C++, any fractional part is discarded (i.e., truncated). This does not involve rounding, just a simple removal of the decimal and beyond.

What is the primary purpose of a function in C++ programming? 

  • To print outputs 
  • To define variables 
  • To store data 
  • To perform a specific task
Functions in C++ allow code to be modularized, providing a way to encapsulate and reuse code. Their primary role is to perform a specific task or computation, ensuring the code is organized, clear, and maintainable.

How does pass by reference in C++ handle underlying memory allocation? 

  • Creates a new copy of the object 
  • Uses dynamic memory allocation 
  • Allocates memory on the heap 
  • Doesn't allocate additional memory
When passing by reference in C++, no additional memory is allocated. Instead, a reference serves as an alias to the original variable. It simply refers to the memory location of the original variable and doesn't create a separate copy of it. This contrasts with pass by value, where a copy of the object is made, which might lead to additional memory consumption.

Which of the following operators has the highest precedence in C++? 

  • Arithmetic operators (+, -) 
  • Logical operators (&&, ||) 
  • Relational operators (>, <) 
  • Parentheses ()
In C++, parentheses have the highest precedence among the listed options. They can be used to group operations and force a desired order of evaluation. This is a fundamental concept in most programming languages to control the order in which expressions are evaluated.

A for loop that doesn’t specify the initialization, condition, and increment is known as a _______ loop. 

  • endless 
  • infinite 
  • forever 
  • boundless
In C++, when a for loop does not specify initialization, condition, and increment, it becomes an infinite loop. This means it will keep running indefinitely unless an external factor (like a break statement) interrupts its execution.

In a class template, the keyword _______ is used to create an instance of the template. 

  • class 
  • new 
  • template 
  • typename
In C++, when defining a class template, the "template" keyword is used. This keyword precedes the class definition and indicates to the compiler that it's a template definition. When creating an instance of the class template, you'll provide specific types for the template parameters, but the definition itself begins with "template".

When a class B is inherited publicly from a class A, then the protected members of class A will become _______ in class B. 

  • public 
  • private 
  • protected 
  • static
When inheritance in C++ is public, the protected members of the base class (Class A in this context) remain protected in the derived class (Class B). This ensures that they are accessible within Class B but not outside of it.

The _______ keyword is used to explicitly instantiate a template. 

  • extern 
  • instantiate 
  • explicit 
  • using
The "extern" keyword can be used to explicitly instantiate a template. While templates are usually instantiated implicitly when they are used, in certain scenarios, developers might want to instantiate a template explicitly to ensure that instantiation happens in a particular translation unit, and "extern" facilitates this.

To find the first mismatching elements of two ranges in C++ STL, use the _______ algorithm. 

  • find 
  • mismatch 
  • search 
  • differentiate
The mismatch algorithm in C++ STL is used to compare two ranges and returns a pair of iterators pointing to the first position where the two ranges differ.

The enum class introduces _______ scope to prevent enumerators from polluting the namespace. 

  • global 
  • restricted 
  • local 
  • strong
The enum class introduces "strong" scoping. This ensures that the enumerator names are not directly accessible without the name of the enumeration, thus preventing name clashes and polluting the global namespace.

When is a copy constructor called in a C++ program? 

  • When an object is returned by value from a function. 
  • When we assign values from one object to another without the use of pointers. 
  • When an array of objects is created. 
  • When a function is called by value.
A copy constructor in C++ is called in several scenarios: 1) when an object is passed (by value) to a function, 2) when an object is returned (by value) from a function, 3) when an object is constructed based on another object of the same class, and 4) during the initialization of an object from another.