Question

What is a comment in c++?

(a) comments are parts of the source code disregarded by the compiler

(b) comments are executed by the compiler to find the meaning of the comment

(c) comments are executable

(d) comments are executed by the compiler

I have been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

The origin of the question is Comments and Indentation topic in chapter Functions, Namespaces & Exceptions in C++ of C++

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) comments are parts of the source code disregarded by the compiler

For explanation: Comments are used to add meaning to the program.