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MATLAB Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers

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Q1

Q1 What is MATLAB primarily used for?

A

To create web applications

B

To perform numerical computing, data analysis, and visualization

C

To manage databases

D

To develop mobile applications

Q2

Q2 Which of the following is NOT a key feature of MATLAB?

A

Matrix operations

B

Graphical data visualization

C

Developing iOS apps

D

Built-in toolboxes

Q3

Q3 What does the "clear" command do in MATLAB?

A

Removes specific variables

B

Clears all variables from memory

C

Clears the Command Window

D

Clears specific variables only

Q4

Q4 Which symbol is used for comments in MATLAB?

A

#

B

%

C

//

D

!

Q5

Q5 What does MATLAB stand for?

A

Matrix Laboratory

B

Matrix Language

C

Mathematical Laboratory

D

Mathematical Language

Q6

Q6 Which feature of MATLAB allows the execution of statements from the Command Window without writing a script?

A

Immediate Execution

B

Command Execution

C

Interactive Execution

D

Dynamic Execution

Q7

Q7 What is the default data type in MATLAB?

A

double

B

integer

C

float

D

char

Q8

Q8 Which command creates a 3x3 identity matrix in MATLAB?

A

eye(3)

B

identity(3)

C

matrix(3)

D

ones(3)

Q9

Q9 What error occurs when trying to access an undefined variable in MATLAB?

A

Syntax error

B

Out of memory error

C

Undefined function or variable

D

Invalid use of operator

Q10

Q10 What does the Workspace in MATLAB display?

A

Active variables and their values

B

All scripts

C

All functions

D

Command history

Q11

Q11 Which command is used to clear all variables in the Workspace?

A

clear all

B

clear variables

C

reset workspace

D

clear workspace

Q12

Q12 What is the purpose of the "who" command in MATLAB?

A

Lists active variables

B

Deletes active variables

C

Shows memory usage

D

Resets the Workspace

Q13

Q13 Which command resets the MATLAB Workspace to its default state?

A

clear all

B

clc

C

clear variables

D

restoredefaultpath

Q14

Q14 What is the difference between "who" and "whos" in MATLAB?

A

"who" lists variables; "whos" shows details

B

Both are identical

C

"who" shows memory usage; "whos" clears memory

D

"who" clears variables; "whos" saves them

Q15

Q15 What does the "clc" command do in MATLAB?

A

Clears the Workspace

B

Clears the Command Window

C

Clears variables

D

Closes all figures

Q16

Q16 How can you view the details of a specific variable in MATLAB?

A

Using the whos command

B

Typing the variable name

C

Using the who command

D

Both typing the variable name and using whos

Q17

Q17 Which command saves all Workspace variables to a file named "data.mat"?

A

save variables data.mat

B

save data.mat

C

store all data.mat

D

backup workspace data.mat

Q18

Q18 Why does "Undefined function or variable" occur in MATLAB?

A

Variable not defined

B

Function not available in path

C

Workspace cleared

D

All of the above

Q19

Q19 How do you define a variable in MATLAB?

A

Using =

B

Using :=

C

Using <-

D

Using =>

Q20

Q20 What does the "exist" function do in MATLAB?

A

Checks if a variable or file exists

B

Deletes a variable

C

Initializes a variable

D

Renames a variable

Q21

Q21 How are strings denoted in MATLAB?

A

Double quotes

B

Single quotes

C

Both double and single quotes

D

None of the above

Q22

Q22 What will the command "x = 5; y = x + 3" result in?

A

x=5, y=8

B

x=5, y=3

C

x=5, y=5

D

x=8, y=3

Q23

Q23 What is the scope of a variable defined in a script?

A

Local

B

Global

C

Persistent

D

Temporary

Q24

Q24 What is the default value of an uninitialized variable in MATLAB?

A

0

B

NaN

C

Empty

D

None

Q25

Q25 Which of the following is true for variable names in MATLAB?

A

Must start with a letter

B

Can include spaces

C

Case insensitive

D

No length restriction

Q26

Q26 What does the command "zeros(3)" return?

A

A 3x3 matrix of zeros

B

A scalar zero

C

A 3-element vector of zeros

D

An error

Q27

Q27 How do you create a row vector [1, 2, 3] in MATLAB?

A

[1, 2, 3]

B

[1; 2; 3]

C

{1, 2, 3}

D

(1, 2, 3)

Q28

Q28 What does the error "Index exceeds matrix dimensions" indicate?

A

Variable is not defined

B

Matrix size is too large

C

Attempting to access an element outside the matrix dimensions

D

Matrix contains invalid data

Q29

Q29 Why does "Invalid syntax" occur in MATLAB?

A

Missing semicolon

B

Unrecognized command

C

Incorrect operator usage

D

All of the above

Q30

Q30 Why does "Unexpected MATLAB operator" occur?

A

Variable not initialized

B

Invalid operator sequence

C

Function is undefined

D

Workspace cleared

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