#1 The Two Stages of Programming: C++ Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 2/19/2015
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Cache is not at the posted coordinates!!

Congratulations to TommeGun and QuadWrays for the icy day FTF!!
This cache is the beginning of a new series that has to do with the wonderful world of computer programming languages. If you have any experience in any programming language you will surely experience two stages: Believing that you are the master of your language, and the next second not having any idea what you are doing.This cache series will also be comprised of "two" stages. As of the time this cache has been hidden I am currently a Computer Science major with C++ being my language choice but will be switching soon to IT when I transfer colleges. This series will span different languages but should not require any knowledge of the language as I will be providing thoroughly commented programs in the respective language. Please do be cautious though as the 100% academic research guide known as Wikipedia may not be overly helpful and some online C++ forums may make your head ache. There tends to be an idea among C and C++ programmers to write a bit obfuscated and not make programs easy to read. Should you need any hints or nudges on where to locate an accurate answer please email me and I will be glad to assist. Should there be any C++ programmers out there who believe I can improve this cache I would greatly appreciate it at any point, and the programs are not meant to showcase my skill in the language but rather allow people a small peak inside the world of computer programming. Cache is camoed fish food container with a log provided and room for small trackables. The puzzle is as follows.

Note: The images from VS were not very clear so I have added a pastebin version of the program to make it easier to read. If the link breaks please let me know by email or separate maintenance log/note. http://pastebin.com/yzmb8GYq

The cache can be found after filling in your missing variables...

N 33° 0A.BCD W 096° 42.EFG

A

Which of the following is a binary operator?
(7) !=
(6) &
(9) !
(3) * (This is a pointer de-reference, not multiplication :))
B

To create a comment in a C++ project, what two set of chracters can be used?
 (6) // "Comment" and # "Comment"
(4) /* "Comment" */ and """Comment"""
(1) /* "Comment" */ and // "Comment"
(2) /* "Comment" */ and /** "Comment */
C A boolean variable can hold which of the following? .
 (9) True
(6) 7
(7) "Hello Geocachers"
(3) 5.1897
D C++ was derived from C because of what operator?
 (2) +=
(3) +++
(1) +
(0) ++
E What is the current standard of C++?
 (1) 11
(0) 17
(2) 14
(3) 12
F ASCII stands for what?
 (1) American Standard Code of Information Interchange
(0) American Standard Code for Information Interchange
(3) American Standard Code for Illiterate Iguanas
(6) Australian Standard Code for Information Interchange
G C++ is an object oriented programming language. Objects are generally this data type..?
 (2) Class
(1) Void
(5) Structure
(4) Int
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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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