Programming-for-Output-Problems
October 6, 2023Programming-for-Output-Problems
October 6, 2023Programming-for-Output-Problems
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Question 2
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Consider the following C function.
void convert (int n) {
if (n < 0)
printf ("%d", n);
else {
convert (n/2);
printf ("%d", n%2);
}
}
Which one of the following will happen when the function convert is called with any positive integer n as argument?
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It will print the binary representation of n in the reverse order and terminate.
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It will not print anything and will not terminate.
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It will print the binary representation of n and terminate.
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It will print the binary representation of n but will not terminate.
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Question 2 Explanation:
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Sequence of function calls
Convert(6)
Convert(3)
Convert(1)
Sequence of function calls
Convert(6)
Convert(3)
Convert(1)
Convert(0)
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Convert(0)
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It will not terminate and never produce any output.
Note:
There is no instruction which stops the loop.
Correct Answer: B
Question 2 Explanation:
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Sequence of function calls
Convert(6)
Convert(3)
Convert(1)
Sequence of function calls
Convert(6)
Convert(3)
Convert(1)
Convert(0)
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Convert(0)
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It will not terminate and never produce any output.
Note:
There is no instruction which stops the loop.