Modern Programming Languages MCQs with Answers
Practice important Modern Programming Languages MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q41: What does FORTRAN stand for?
- A: Formula Translation
- B: Formula Translator
- C: Formula Transition
- D: Formula Transportation
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A
Q42: Who developed the first implemented version of FORTRAN in 1957?
- A: Alan Turing
- B: John Backus
- C: Grace Hopper
- D: Dennis Ritchie
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B
Q43: FORTRAN was initially designed for which computer?
- A: IBM 701
- B: IBM 704
- C: UNIVAC
- D: PDP-11
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B
Q44: What kind of applications was FORTRAN initially designed for?
- A: Business
- B: Scientific
- C: Gaming
- D: Networking
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B
Q45: Which key feature of the IBM 704 made FORTRAN feasible?
- A: String handling hardware
- B: Floating-point hardware
- C: GUI interface
- D: Large memory storage
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B
Q46: How many characters were allowed for variable names in FORTRAN I?
- A: Four
- B: Five
- C: Six
- D: Seven
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C
Q47: What year was FORTRAN II released?
- A: 1956
- B: 1957
- C: 1958
- D: 1960
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C
Q48: Which version of FORTRAN introduced independent compilation?
- A: FORTRAN I
- B: FORTRAN II
- C: FORTRAN IV
- D: FORTRAN 77
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B
Q49: FORTRAN IV introduced the ability to pass ________ as parameters.
- A: Functions
- B: Subprograms
- C: Variables
- D: Constants
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B
Q50: What major addition was introduced in FORTRAN 77?
- A: Dynamic arrays
- B: Logical loop control statements
- C: Pointers
- D: Modules
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B