C Programming Questions and Answers – Float Datatype – 1

This set of C Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Float Datatype – 1”.

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1. How many digits are present after the decimal in float value?
a) 1
b) 3
c) 6
d) 16
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Answer: c
Explanation: None.

2. Which among the following is never possible as an output for a float?
a) 3.666666
b) 3.666
c) 3
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: None.
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3. In a 32-bit compiler, which 2 types have the same size?
a) char and short
b) short and int
c) int and float
d) float and double
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Answer: c
Explanation: None.

4. What is the size of float in a 32-bit compiler?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 4
d) 8
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Answer: c
Explanation: None.
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5. Loss in precision occurs for typecasting from____________
a) char to short
b) float to double
c) long to float
d) float to int
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Answer: d
Explanation: None.

6. In the following C code, the union size is decided by?

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  1.     union temp
  2.     {
  3.         char a;
  4.         int b;
  5.         float c;
  6.     };

a) char
b) int
c) float
d) both int and float
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Answer: d
Explanation: None.
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7. %f access specifier is used for ________
a) Strings
b) Integral types
c) Floating type
d) All of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: None.

8. Select the odd one out with respect to type?
a) char
b) int
c) long
d) float
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Answer: d
Explanation: None.

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