[joebuddah]

in an attempt to help me study for my state real estate exam i decided to try and write a program that would generate random questions from a list and keep track of how many i got right.

this is what i have so far full of mistakes i know but im a novice programer so any help would be apriciated

in c that is

#include <iostream>
#include <cstring>

using namespace std;

int main()
{
int answer;
char second[5];
score = 0;
x= a number 10 - 200


cout << "The real estate trainer\nYou will be presented with x questions to answer.\nFor true/false questions, type 1 for true and 2 for false.\nFor multiple choice questions, type the number of your answer\n\n\n----------------------\n";
cout << " enter number of questions you want\"n;
get_var;


cout << "True/False-'the sale or rental of a single family home without the use of a broker is still governed by the Federal Housing Act-\n";

cin.getline(second, 5);
if (second[0] == 'F')
{
cout<<"Correct\n-------\n";
} score + 1 = score
else
{
cout<<"Incorrect! The sale or rental of a single family home without the use of a broker is exempt.\n-------\n";
}
cin.get();

[MacFromOK]

Not sure how much ya know about programming, but here's the steps I'd prolly take. Maybe you can let us know what parts you specifically need help with.

The questions should be in an array so ya can randomly choose one (unless ya want to use a bunch of goto/labels - possible but not popular). I'd prolly load 'em from a text file so ya could use the app for other types of tests by using a different text file.

Ya need to devise a pattern for each question, such as putting the answer (TF, ABCD, etc.) as the first or last char of the question, then store the questions in an array. Or ya could use a second corresponding array for answers if you prefer. Obviously don't display the answer with the question, just use it internally to check for the correct response.

Create a loop that randomly picks and displays a question, checks the answer and does the math to monitor your progress.

Might also want to keep a record and omit questions asked, so none would be skipped or asked twice (this could be added after the program is somewhat functioning).

Btw, asking specific questions ("how do I -----?") will prolly get a better response.

Cheers, Mac