Counter Controlled vs Sentinel Controlled Loops Quiz

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What is the purpose of using counter controlled repetition in this scenario?

To calculate the average mark for the test

What does the variable 'counter' represent in this context?

A variable used to specify the number of times a set of statements should execute

What is the role of the variable 'total' in the pseudocode and program?

To accumulate the sum of a series of values, in this case, the grades entered

What would happen if 'counter' exceeds 10 in the counter controlled repetition?

<p>Repetition would terminate and stop inputting grades</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a sentinel controlled loop?

<p>To use a specific value to terminate repetition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to calculate the average mark for the test in both pseudocode and program?

<p>'total' divided by 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a do-while loop, when is the test for continuation carried out?

<p>At the end of each pass through the loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which control structure guarantees that its statement will always be executed at least once?

<p>do-while loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the control condition in a do-while loop is initially false?

<p>The loop will execute once</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which iteration control structure may never execute its statement?

<p>while loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a do-while loop, when does the evaluation of the control condition take place?

<p>At the end of each pass through the loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which control structure guarantees that it will execute one or more times?

<p>do-while loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a do-while loop, when is the test for continuation carried out?

<p>At the end of each pass through the loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which control structure guarantees that its statement will always be executed at least once?

<p>do-while loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the evaluation of the control condition take place in a while loop?

<p>Before any statements are executed in the loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a do-while loop from a while loop?

<p>The position of control condition evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

If 'counter' exceeds 10 in the counter controlled repetition, what would happen?

<p>'counter' would stop executing the loop and exit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which flowchart symbol represents the test for continuation in a do-while loop?

<p>A diamond-shaped box with 'yes' and 'no' branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

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