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Think of a way to write addition of four numbers using maximum possible braces?
(+ 1 2 3 4)
(+ (+ 1 2) (+ 3 4))
(+ 1 (+ 2 (+ 3 (4))))
(+ 1 2 (+ 3 4))
Correct Answer: B — (+ (+ 1 2) (+ 3 4))
Explanation:
In this 3 times braces () are used. Other possible way is (+ 1 (+ 2 (+ 3 4))) in which again 3 braces () are used.
Can LISP programs be nested?
Yes
No
Correct Answer: A — Yes
Explanation:
Yes, the LISP programs can be nested.
What is the basic syntax of LISP (Note: arg means argument here)
( ...)
( )
( )
( ... )
Correct Answer: A — ( ...)
Explanation:
Correct syntax of the LISP is ( ...).
How many arguments do a single LISP program has?
One
Two
Any number of arguments
Three
Correct Answer: C — Any number of arguments
Explanation:
Any number of arguments can come in LISP single program. As an example, the addition (+) primitive takes any number of arguments.
Arguments are ____ a part of LISP Syntax.
sometimes
always
vever
not considered as
Correct Answer: B — always
Explanation:
Argument is a part of basic syntax of LISP. Even if there is no argument given then NIL is considered to be one of the arguments.
Which of the following is part of basic syntax in LISP programming?
Primitive
NULL
#include
Correct Answer: A — Primitive
Explanation:
Primitives are part of basic syntax of LISP. + is not considered as a part of basic syntax of LISP. It is rather an example of the primitives.
