Computer Science Questions and Answers: String Part - 10

1) What is a string?

A string is a sequence of one or more characters.

2) Write the syntax for declaration of a string.

syntax: char arrayname [size];

Ex: char str [100];

3) State the difference between a null character and a null sting.

A null character indicates the end of the string. A null string is a string with zero characters or no characters.

4) Which header file is needed to perform string operation? 

#include<string.h>

5) Which header file is needed to perform character operations?

 #include<ctype.h>

6) Write an example for string initialization.

 char str[100] ={“MYSORE CITY”};

7) What is the difference between gets() and scanf() function?

gets() function receives a string input up to the end of the line or a new line character. This means the string may have blank spaces and punctuations. Scanf() function accepts a string only up to the first blank space or punctuation.