Computer Science 2: Repetitive Control Structures (Loops)
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What is the primary purpose of a repetitive statement in programming?

  • To write a more efficient code
  • To reduce the code size
  • To repeat the execution of a specific code block a certain number of times based on the value of a condition (correct)
  • To simplify the code structure
  • How many types of repetitive statements are mentioned in the text?

  • Three
  • Four
  • One
  • Two (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the Counter Initialization component in a loop?

  • To update the loop control variable
  • To define the termination condition
  • To set the starting point for the loop (correct)
  • To decide the type of loop to use
  • What determines when the loop should stop executing?

    <p>The termination condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Condition Update component in a loop?

    <p>To update the loop control variable after each iteration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the choice of loop type important?

    <p>Because it depends on the nature of the problem to be solved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a repetitive statement?

    <p>A sequence of instructions executed repeatedly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a loop and an infinite loop?

    <p>A loop terminates, while an infinite loop does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the condition in a while loop?

    <p>To evaluate whether to execute the loop body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the condition in a while loop remains always true?

    <p>The loop becomes an infinite loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'body of while loop'?

    <p>To execute a sequence of instructions repeatedly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'condition update' in a while loop?

    <p>To update the counter variable for the next iteration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using repetitive control structures in programming?

    <p>To perform repetitive tasks, save time, and minimize errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when we have to repeat a block of instructions several times in programming?

    <p>We have to write it several times and execute it easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we use loops in programming?

    <p>To make our code more concise and efficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if we do not use repetitive control structures in programming?

    <p>We will be faced with a long script that is difficult to manage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main topic of this chapter?

    <p>Repetitive control structures (Loops)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using loops in programming?

    <p>They make our code more manageable and organized</p> Signup and view all the answers

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