Python Chapter 5 - Loops Continued

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Which statement accurately describes a nested loop?

A loop that runs indefinitely without any end condition.
A loop that has its own independent iterations.
A loop that executes only when certain conditions are met.
A loop inside another loop where the inner loop runs for each iteration of the outer loop. (correct)

When should a while loop be preferred over a for loop?

When executing a block of code a specific number of times.
When the number of iterations is not known until runtime. (correct)
When the loop needs to be nested within another loop.
When the number of iterations is known before execution.

What is the consequence of having an infinite while loop?

The program will execute endlessly until terminated manually. (correct)
The program will terminate after one iteration.
The loop will run a finite number of times based on provided conditions.
The loop can only run if a break statement is included.

What is required for a while loop to operate correctly?

The loop's condition must eventually evaluate to false. (C)

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Which of the following statements about a nested for loop is true?

The inner loop executes completely for each iteration of the outer loop. (B)

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What is the primary purpose of using a while loop?

To automate and repeat tasks until a specific condition is met. (D)

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In a program to print the multiplication table using a nested for loop, the outer loop generally controls which variable?

The multiplier. (D)

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How can one prevent an infinite loop in a while loop situation?

By modifying the loop variable in such a way that it meets the loop's exit condition. (C)

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What detail must always be considered when writing a nested while loop?

Both loops must be monitored to avoid infinite execution. (C)

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Flashcards

Nested Loop

A loop inside another loop where the inner loop executes completely for each iteration of the outer loop.

Nested For Loop

A for loop that is placed within another for loop, allowing for multiple iterations.

While Loop

A way to repeatedly execute a block of code as long as a given condition remains true.

While Loop Condition

A condition that is continuously evaluated within a while loop. If the condition remains true, the loop continues to iterate.

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Infinite While Loop

A loop that runs infinitely, because the loop's condition is always true.

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Break Statement

A statement used within a loop to terminate its execution immediately, regardless of the loop's condition.

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Continue Statement

A statement used within a loop to skip the current iteration and proceed to the next iteration, without executing the remaining statements in the current iteration.

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Else in While Loop

A section of code that is executed only if the loop's condition becomes false. It is executed once after the loop has finished.

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Nested While Loop

A while loop placed within another while loop, allowing for nested iterations.

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Study Notes

Chapter 5 - Loops (Continued)

The presentation covers nested loops, while loops, and nested while loops in Python.
An agenda for the presentation includes nested for, while loops, and nested while loops.
A nested loop is a loop inside another loop.
The inner loop executes once for each iteration of the outer loop.
Python's nested for loops iterate through sequences.
An example of a nested for loop iterates through numbers in ranges, printing multiplication tables.
Nested while loops use multiple while statements.
A nested while loop example prints asterisks in a pattern.
The presentation shows how to use break to exit a loop.
The presentation shows how to use continue to skip to the next iteration.
While loops run as long as a given condition is true.
While loops are used for indefinite iteration, where the number of iterations isn't known beforehand.
A while loop example checks if a number is within a specific range.
An example shows how to create an infinite while loop, and how to avoid it by modifying variables.
The presentation shows how to use an if/else statement to determine if a number is even or odd inside a loop.
An else clause is also present within while loop to execute when the while loop condition is no longer true.