C#include <stdio.h> int main { printf("Press the alarm! \a\n"); return 0;}What happens when this code is executed?
Correct answer: D. The behavior depends on the specific terminal or console being used
- A. It prints "Press the alarm!" and then the computer's speaker beeps
- B. It prints "Press the alarm! \a" literally
- C. A compiler error
- D. The behavior depends on the specific terminal or console being used
Explanation
\a: The alert (bell) escape sequence. In some environments, it produces an audible beep. In others, it might have no effect or display a visual symbol
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