[SSC II] Computer Science SLO 8.4.3

 

Computer Science SSC II Notes - AKUEB

8.4.3 Define the following data types offered by C-Programming language and the number of bytes taken by each data type:

a. Integer Data Type:

             Integer data types are used to store whole numbers without decimal points. In C programming, integer data types can have different sizes and ranges, depending on the implementation and the target platform.

b. Floating-Point Data Type:

             Floating-point data types are used to represent real numbers with fractional parts. They can store both large and small numbers with decimal points. In C programming, floating-point data types also come in different sizes.

c. Character Data Type:

            The character data type is used to store individual characters in C programming. It can also be used to represent small integers within the ASCII character set. The char data type can store a wide range of characters, including alphabets, digits, symbols, and special characters. It can represent characters directly using single quotes (' ') or their corresponding ASCII values.

 

Data Types	Bites Occupied
Integer (int)	4 bytes
Short Integer (short int)	2 bytes
Long Integer (long int)	8 bytes
Floating Point (float)	4 bytes
Double Floating Point (double)	8 bytes
Long Double Floating Point (Long double)	More than 8 bytes
Character (char)	1 Byte

 

***Refer to your textbook for more detailed and a precise table***

 

Cognitive Level: Knowledge