Object Oriented Programming with C++, Second Edition

EXERCISES

1. List C++ predefined streams and explain their significance.
2. Explain stream classes and stream class hierarchy for input/output.
3. Explain why C++ I/O is considered better than I/O in C language.
4. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of format-free input/output.
5. What is the advantage of formatted output?
6. Why does disk-based input/output needs buffers?
7. What are manipulators? List the various predefined manipulators supported by C++ streams.
8. What are custom manipulators? Write a custom manipulator for inserting six blanks in the output.
9. Design a single manipulator format to provide the following output specifications for printing float values:
   1. 10 columns width.
   2. Right-justified.
   3. Two digits precision.
   4. Filling of unused places with *.
   5. Trailing ...