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 _______ 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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.