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What is a primary characteristic of a nested loop?
What is a primary characteristic of a nested loop?
- It contains only one type of loop, such as a `for` loop.
- It executes a fixed number of iterations, determined at compile time.
- It consists of an outer loop with one or more inner loops. (correct)
- It can only be used with `do-while` loops.
Which statement is true regarding the types of loops that can be nested?
Which statement is true regarding the types of loops that can be nested?
- Any type of loop (`for`, `while`, `do-while`) can be nested inside any other type of loop. (correct)
- A `while` loop can only be nested inside another `while` loop.
- A `for` loop can only be nested inside another `for` loop.
- Only `do-while` loops can be nested because they are post-test loops.
In a nested while loop structure, what is the first condition to be checked?
In a nested while loop structure, what is the first condition to be checked?
- The condition of whichever loop was initialized first.
- The conditions of both loops simultaneously.
- The condition of the inner loop first.
- The condition of the outer loop first. (correct)
If the outer loop's condition in a nested loop evaluates to false, what happens to the inner loop?
If the outer loop's condition in a nested loop evaluates to false, what happens to the inner loop?
Examine the code:
int i = 0;
while (i < 2) {
int j = 0;
while (j < 3) {
// Some code here
j++;
}
i++;
}
How many times will the inner loop (while (j < 3)) execute completely?
Examine the code:
int i = 0;
while (i < 2) {
int j = 0;
while (j < 3) {
// Some code here
j++;
}
i++;
}
How many times will the inner loop (while (j < 3)) execute completely?
What is the primary advantage of using a for loop over a while loop when creating a nested loop?
What is the primary advantage of using a for loop over a while loop when creating a nested loop?
In a nested for loop, when does the outer loop's update expression execute?
In a nested for loop, when does the outer loop's update expression execute?
Consider the following code snippet:
for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
for (int j = 0; j < 2; j++) {
std::cout << i * j << " ";
}
std::cout << std::endl;
}
What will be the output of this code?
Consider the following code snippet:
for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
for (int j = 0; j < 2; j++) {
std::cout << i * j << " ";
}
std::cout << std::endl;
}
What will be the output of this code?
How many levels of nesting are typically allowed in C++?
How many levels of nesting are typically allowed in C++?
Which factor most significantly influences the number of loops needed in a nested loop structure?
Which factor most significantly influences the number of loops needed in a nested loop structure?
Flashcards
Nested loop
Nested loop
A loop inside another loop, allowing for complex, repetitive tasks.
Nested WHILE loop
Nested WHILE loop
A 'while' loop contained entirely within another 'while' loop.
Nested FOR loop
Nested FOR loop
A 'for' loop inside another 'for' loop, offering a structured approach to nested iteration.
Nested loop execution flow
Nested loop execution flow
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Nested loop iterations
Nested loop iterations
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Nested Loops
Nested Loops
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Study Notes
- After completing this module, you are expected to understand the structure of nested loops and how to use them, construct a nested loop program that solves specific tasks, and test/debug a nested loop program.
- Complexity maintains a strong fascination for many people.
- Living in a complex world requires solving complex problems; elegant solutions are more effective, but harder to find than complex ones, and require more time.
- Loops can be counter or event controlled, pre-test or post-test
Nested Loops
- Loops can contain another loop inside it, similar to nested IF statements, thus similarly named nested loops.
- Nested loops can also be called a "loop inside loop."
- The number of loops depends on problem complexity.
- You can have any type of loop nested inside any type of loop.
Nested WHILE loop
- A nested while loop is a while loop inside a while loop.
- A nested while loop must have one while loop statement inside a while loop statement and may also contain another loop inside its loop.
Nested Loop Logic
- The outer loop's condition is initially checked; if true, the program proceeds to the inner loop.
- Otherwise, the program skips the inner loop and other statements inside.
- When the inner loop is completed, the program checks the outer loop's condition again. If it's still true, the program proceeds to the inner loop again; thus, the inner loop repeats itself based on a condition.
- Example - the inner loop executes 4 times because of variable j, the outer loop executes 3 times because of variable i, therefore the inner loop executes a total of 12 times.
Nested FOR loop
- The FOR loop is similar to the WHILE loop, but more concise. A nested FOR loop is a FOR loop inside of a FOR loop.
Nested FOR Loop Algorithm:
- Execute outer loop initialization.
- Check outer loop condition.
- If true go to 3
- If false go to 9.
- Execute inner loop initialization.
- Check inner loop condition.
- If true go to step 5
- If false, proceed to step 7
- Execute inner loop statements.
- Execute inner loop update expression.
- Go back to step 4.
- Execute outer loop other statements (if exist).
- Execute outer loop update expression.
- Go back to step 2.
- End.
Key points
- Nested loops are loop statements inside another loop statement.
- Commonly used nested loops are nested FOR, WHILE, and DO-WHILE loops.
- Any type of loop can be combined in each loop.
- In C++, nesting statements can be done until 256 levels.
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