PRACTICAL RELATED QUESTIONS-
1. State the difference between echo() and print().
echo can take mul ple parameters, while print can take only one argument.
echo is slightly faster than print because it doesn’t return a value.
print returns 1, so it can be used in expressions.
Example:
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echo "Hello", " World!"; // Valid
print "Hello"; // Valid
2. State the difference between $ and $$ in PHP.
$var is a normal variable.
$$var is a variable variable (the name of the variable is stored in another variable).
Example:
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$var = "name";
$name = "John";
echo $$var; // Outputs: John
3. State the use of spaceship operator.
The spaceship operator (<=>) is used for comparing two expressions.
Returns:
o -1 if le is less than right
o 0 if both are equal
o 1 if le is greater than right
Example:
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echo 5 <=> 10; // Outputs: -1
echo 10 <=> 10; // Outputs: 0
echo 15 <=> 10; // Outputs: 1
4. What are string operators available in PHP?
PHP provides two string operators:
Concatena on (.): Combines two strings.
Concatena on assignment (.=): Appends a string to another.
Example:
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$a = "Hello ";
$b = "World!";
echo $a . $b; // Outputs: Hello World!
$a .= $b; // $a becomes "Hello World!"
5. What is the use of var_dump() in PHP?
var_dump() displays structured informa on about variables: type, length, and value.
Very useful for debugging.
Example:
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$a = array(1, 2, 3);
var_dump($a);
6. Analyze the difference between programming language and scrip ng language.
Aspect Programming Language Scrip ng Language
Compila on Usually compiled (e.g., C, C++) Usually interpreted (e.g., PHP, Python)
Execu on Standalone applica ons Runs inside another program
Speed Faster due to compila on Slower due to interpreta on
Examples Java, C++, Go PHP, JavaScript, Python
PRACTICAL RELATED QUESTIONS-
1. How we use if..else and elseif statement in PHP?
These control structures allow condi onal execu on of code blocks.
Syntax Example:
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$marks = 75;
if ($marks >= 90) {
echo "Grade A";
} elseif ($marks >= 75) {
echo "Grade B";
} else {
echo "Grade C";
2. Difference between if…else and switch statement.
Aspect if…else switch
Use Case Best for range or complex condi ons Best for comparing one variable to many values
Syntax Uses logical operators
Flexibility More flexible Less flexible
3. Difference between if…else and ternary operator.
Feature if…else Ternary Operator (?:)
Syntax More verbose More concise
Readability Clearer for complex logic Best for simple condi ons
Return Value Used for control flow Used to return values
4. Why break and con nue statement used in PHP?
break: Exits from a loop or switch case early.
con nue: Skips current itera on and moves to the next loop cycle.
PRACTICAL RELATED QUESTIONS
1. Write PHP program to print Fibonacci series.
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<?php
$n = 10;
$first = 0;
$second = 1;
echo "Fibonacci series up to $n terms: ";
for ($i = 0; $i < $n; $i++) {
echo $first . " ";
$next = $first + $second;
$first = $second;
$second = $next;
?>
2. Write a PHP program to print prime numbers up to n.
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<?php
$n = 20;
echo "Prime numbers up to $n: ";
for ($i = 2; $i <= $n; $i++) {
$isPrime = true;
for ($j = 2; $j <= sqrt($i); $j++) {
if ($i % $j == 0) {
$isPrime = false;
break;
if ($isPrime) {
echo $i . " ";
?>
3. Difference between for and foreach loop.
Feature for Loop foreach Loop
Used for itera ng over
Usage Used for numeric itera ons
arrays/collec ons
Syntax More complex Simpler for arrays
Example for ($i = 0; $i < 5; $i++) foreach ($array as $value)
4. Difference between while and do-while loop.
Feature while Loop do-while Loop
Condi on Check Before loop execu on A er loop execu on
Yes (runs at least
Guaranteed Execu on No
once)
do { ... } while ($i <
Syntax Example while ($i < 5)
5)
PRACTICAL RELATED QUESTIONS
1. What is an anonymous func on?
An anonymous func on in PHP is a func on without a name. It is also called a closure and is o en
used for callbacks or when a short func on is needed temporarily.
Syntax Example:
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$sayHello = func on($name) {
return "Hello, $name!";
};
echo $sayHello("John"); // Outputs: Hello, John!
2. Write the difference between built-in func on and user-defined func on.
Feature Built-in Func on User-defined Func on
Defini on Provided by PHP by default Created by the programmer
Example strlen(), array_merge(), var_dump() func on greet() { echo "Hi"; }
Usage Can be used directly without defining Must be defined before use
Flexibility Limited to predefined tasks Customized for specific needs
3. What is a variable func on?
A variable func on in PHP means calling a func on using a variable that holds its name. The variable
behaves like a func on name.
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func on greet() {
echo "Hello!";
$func = "greet";
$func(); // Outputs: Hello!
This allows dynamic func on calling.
