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What is a recommended practice for testing loops?
What is a recommended practice for testing loops?
- Use complex data structures to test loop behavior.
- Use input data that results in the loop executing 5 times.
- Use input data that causes the loop to execute 0, 1, and 2 times. (correct)
- Always initialize the counter inside the loop body.
In a typical for loop, where should the counter initialization be placed?
In a typical for loop, where should the counter initialization be placed?
- After the loop has finished executing.
- Inside the loop body before any code.
- Outside the loop body before it begins. (correct)
- It should not be initialized at all.
What could happen if a for loop is defined as 'for (;;) {}'?
What could happen if a for loop is defined as 'for (;;) {}'?
- The loop will execute only once.
- The loop will execute a variable number of times.
- The loop will execute a predetermined number of times.
- The loop will result in an infinite loop. (correct)
When can a for loop not declare a counter variable?
When can a for loop not declare a counter variable?
What operator can be used in a for loop to manage multiple variables?
What operator can be used in a for loop to manage multiple variables?
What happens if the condition in a while loop evaluates to false?
What happens if the condition in a while loop evaluates to false?
What is the first step in executing a loop?
What is the first step in executing a loop?
In a for loop, the variables declared inside the loop are:
In a for loop, the variables declared inside the loop are:
What is the result of the following code segment when 'count' reaches 10? 'while (count < 10) { ... increment count }'
What is the result of the following code segment when 'count' reaches 10? 'while (count < 10) { ... increment count }'
Which of the following statements correctly describes the increment operation in a loop?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the increment operation in a loop?
If the counter starts at 0 and increments by 1 until it reaches 10, which value is NOT printed?
If the counter starts at 0 and increments by 1 until it reaches 10, which value is NOT printed?
What should be tested when writing loops to ensure they function properly?
What should be tested when writing loops to ensure they function properly?
Why do experienced programmers favor for loops over while loops?
Why do experienced programmers favor for loops over while loops?
Which of the following does NOT describe a common mistake when writing loops?
Which of the following does NOT describe a common mistake when writing loops?
What is a key feature of loop structure regarding the condition check?
What is a key feature of loop structure regarding the condition check?
Flashcards
For loop
For loop
A line of code that can be used to iterate over a block of code multiple times. It's a powerful tool for repeating tasks efficiently.
Loop counter
Loop counter
The variable used in a for loop to keep track of the current iteration. It's often initialized, checked against a condition, and incremented/decremented within the loop.
Loop condition
Loop condition
The condition that determines whether the loop should continue executing or stop. The loop keeps running as long as the condition is true.
Loop increment/decrement
Loop increment/decrement
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Loop body
Loop body
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Infinite loop
Infinite loop
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Pre-test loop
Pre-test loop
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Converting for to while
Converting for to while
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Scope of for loop variables
Scope of for loop variables
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Testing for loops
Testing for loops
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Loop Testing
Loop Testing
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Loop Counter Initialization and Increment
Loop Counter Initialization and Increment
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Empty for Loop
Empty for Loop
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Comma Operator in for Loop
Comma Operator in for Loop
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Study Notes
for Loops in C++
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Structure: A
forloop has three parts, separated by semicolons:- Initialization: A statement executed once at the beginning of the loop, often used to initialize loop counters.
- Condition: A boolean expression determining whether the loop continues. The loop executes as long as the condition is true.
- Increment/Decrement: A statement executed after each iteration to update the loop counter.
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Scope: Variables declared inside a
forloop have loop scope. They are only accessible within the loop's body. -
Example:
int count = 0;initializes a counter.count < 10is the condition; the loop continues as long ascountis less than 10.++countincrements the counter after each iteration.
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Equivalence with
while: Aforloop can be rewritten as awhileloop. -
Error Prone Scenarios:
- Incorrect placement of increment/decrement statements.
- Errors might not show up in compilation but can arise in execution.
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Testing: Test loops with various input values (0, 1, 2 iterations) to ensure correct functionality.
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Multiple Variables: Variables can be declared in multiple formats, using commas.
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forLoop Variations:- No initialization statement
- No increment/decrement
- No condition statement (creates an infinite loop)
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