Chapter 4: Loops

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What is the purpose of using flowcharts for loops?

  • To eliminate off-by-one errors
  • To optimize loop bounds
  • To convert loops into conditional statements
  • To visualize the control flow of the program (correct)

Which common error can be avoided by being careful about loop bounds?

  • Infinite loops
  • Off-by-one errors (correct)
  • Syntax errors
  • Using loops for unintended purposes

What is a potential consequence of not handling infinite loops in a program?

  • Program crashes (correct)
  • Loss of data integrity
  • Excessive memory usage
  • Infinite output

When implementing nested loops, what should be ensured to prevent performance issues?

<p>Avoiding unnecessary nested iterations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can simulations benefit from using computer programs?

<p>By allowing testing of real-world scenarios (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a loop in a program?

<p>To repeat a part of the program until a specific goal is reached (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the while loop in Java?

<p>It executes instructions only if a condition is true (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the investment problem described, what does 'Repeat steps while the balance is less than $20,000' signify?

<p>The condition for continuing the calculation until a specific balance is reached (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a while statement work in Java?

<p>It executes repeatedly as long as a specified condition is true (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a flowchart for a while loop?

<p>To illustrate the flow of execution within the loop (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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