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What statement can be used to exit the current iteration of a loop in C++?
What statement can be used to exit the current iteration of a loop in C++?
Where can a continue statement be placed in C++?
Where can a continue statement be placed in C++?
What is the purpose of a continue statement in a loop?
What is the purpose of a continue statement in a loop?
When might you use a break statement in a nested loop?
When might you use a break statement in a nested loop?
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In which type of loop can you use a continue statement in C++?
In which type of loop can you use a continue statement in C++?
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What does the continue statement allow you to do in a loop?
What does the continue statement allow you to do in a loop?
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What is the purpose of a nested switch statement in C++?
What is the purpose of a nested switch statement in C++?
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When is the 'break' statement used in C++?
When is the 'break' statement used in C++?
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Which of the following is an advantage of using the 'break' statement in C++?
Which of the following is an advantage of using the 'break' statement in C++?
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In what situation can overuse of 'break' statements be a disadvantage?
In what situation can overuse of 'break' statements be a disadvantage?
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What does the 'default' case in a switch statement usually represent?
What does the 'default' case in a switch statement usually represent?
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How does a nested switch statement differ from a normal switch statement in C++?
How does a nested switch statement differ from a normal switch statement in C++?
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What is the main purpose of a switch statement in programming?
What is the main purpose of a switch statement in programming?
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Which of the following is an advantage of using a switch statement in C++?
Which of the following is an advantage of using a switch statement in C++?
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What type of comparisons are allowed in switch statements?
What type of comparisons are allowed in switch statements?
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According to the rules of switch case statements, what must the 'case value' be?
According to the rules of switch case statements, what must the 'case value' be?
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What happens if a break statement is missing in a case within a switch statement?
What happens if a break statement is missing in a case within a switch statement?
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Why is the switch statement not suitable for floating-point types?
Why is the switch statement not suitable for floating-point types?
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Study Notes
Switch Statement
- A type of selection control mechanism used to change the control flow of program execution via search and map
- Similar to an if-else-if ladder, used when executing one condition from multiple conditions
Syntax of Switch Statement
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switch(expression) { case x: // code block break; case y: // code block break; default: // code block }
Advantages of Switch Statement
- Improves clarity in C++ programming and reduces bulkiness of repetitive coding
- Ensures easy compiler optimization and quick execution
- Faster than an if-else statement
Disadvantages of Switch Statement
- Limited comparison: only allows for equality comparisons between the switch expression and the case labels
- Not suitable for complex conditions
- Not suitable for floating-point types
Rules of Switch Case Statement
- Case value must be of "char" and "int" type
- Can have one or N number of cases
- Values in the case must be unique
- Each statement of the case can have a break statement (optional)
- Default statement is also optional
Nested Switch Statement
- A switch statement within a switch statement
- Used when there are more choices to choose from after the initial choice is made
Break Statement
- A control flow statement used to exit a loop or switch statement
- Used to control the flow of execution within loops and switch statements
- Allows a program to exit a loop prematurely or terminate the execution of a switch block
Advantages of Break Statement
- Provides a mechanism to control the flow of a loop or switch-case statement
- Can lead to more efficient code execution
Disadvantages of Break Statement
- Overuse can make the code less readable and harder to maintain
- Can make the code more difficult to understand
Continue Statement
- Ends the current iteration of a loop
- Program control is passed from the continue statement to the end of the loop body
- Can be used to avoid deeply nested conditional code or optimize a loop
Advantages of Continue Statement
- Provides an easy way to exit or skip an iteration of the loop
- Allows for precise control of the flow of the loop
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Description
Learn about the switch statement, a selection control mechanism used to change the flow of program execution based on the value of a variable or expression. Understand its syntax and usage in handling multiple conditions compared to if-else statements.
