CSE Quiz 1 Java v C++
What do you put at the end of your C++ file name to compile it?
.cpp
Assembly language
a low-level symbolic code converted by an assembler
The word "main" is what?
function (method) identifier
What is the equivalent of javac in C++?
g++
Do you have an array list in C++?
No, have vectors instead.
Does C have a string type?
No, it uses an array of characters
What file is produced when compile a C++ code?
a.out (a.exe on windows)
iostream does what?
allows you to write functions
Are arguments passed to parameters or parameters passed to arguments?
arguments passed to parameters
JVM interprets byte code into what?
binary code for your machine
The word "public" is what?
process modifier
A variable that references a memory location.
reference variable
The word "void" in a method definition is what?
return type
Are the rules for naming variables different or the same in Java and C++?
same
What is the standard name space?
std
Can byte code be run on any system?
yes
Does C++ have a string class?
yes
Does Java compile things at runtime?
yes
Does instance and object mean the same thing?
yes
Does order matter in C++?
yes
In C++ do you have to explicitly tell the program to terminate?
yes
C++ is compiled for what?
hardware
How many meanings does static have in C++ defined by context?
3
Machine language
A set of primitive instructions built into every computer. (instructions are binary code)
Is C++ or Java case-sensitive?
Both
Does Java or C++ compile more?
C++
Is Java or C++ higher performing and quicker?
C++
People build lowest level of code in C++ or Java?
C++
Will C++ or Java not run on different machines?
C++
Does C++ have to have the same file name as class name?
No
Java is compiled for what?
JVM
What interprets code into other devices languages?
JVM
Does Java or C++ have an interpreter or virtual machine?
Java
Is Java or C++ designed to be safer but gives up performance?
Java
What do you compile Java code into?
byte code
What type of code is the class file?
byte code
What is static used for in Java?
class members
What is another name for a static variable?
class scoped variable
C++ is compiled or interpreted?
compiled
A computer program that transforms source code written in a programming language into another computer language.
compiler
What does the word "new" do in Java?
dynamically allocates memory
High-level language
english-like and easy to learn
Discrete value that can map to a data location.
primitive data
A software application that provides comprehensive facilities to computer programmers for software development.
integrated development environment (IDE)
Java is compiled or interpreted?
interpreted
What does a java code need to be run (executed)?
main method
Where does the code start executing in Java?
main method
Does not compiling everything give your more or less flexibility?
more
What does C++ use instead of packages?
name spaces
Is C++ a procedural or oop?
neither (in between)
In Java do you have to explicitly tell the program to terminate?
no
Is static more volatile (changeable) than dynamic?
no
Is Java a procedural or oop?
object-oriented programming
What is it called when you have the same method name, but different parameters?
overloading
