Question 1

Every high-level computer programming language contains a while statement.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the difference between a definite loop and an indefinite loop?

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A definite loop executes a def...

Question 3

____ a data item means you override incorrect data by setting the variable to a specific value.

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A)   Flexing
B)   Tracing
C)   Forcing
D)   Blanking

Question 4

____________________ are frequently used to accumulate totals and to validate data.

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The answer of ____________________ are frequently used to accumulate totals...

Question 5

Forgetting to initialize and alter the loop control variable are common mistakes that programmers sometimes make.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How might user data be validated?

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When you ask a user to enter data into a...

Question 7

When one loop appears inside another is is called an indented loop.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ____ loop provides three actions in one compact statement.

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A)   for
B)   while
C)   do until
D)   repeat

Question 9

What is an advantage of using fewer instructions?

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Using fewer instructions resul...

Question 10

A loop within another loop is known as a(n)  ____ loop.

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A)   indefinite
B)   infinite
C)   nested
D)   hidden C

Question 11

In a ____, the loop body executes at least one time because the loop control variable is not tested until after one iteration.

Accepted Answer

A)   nested loop
B)   pretest loop
C)   posttest loop
D)   loop control

Question 12

What are the three steps that should occur in every loop?

Accepted Answer

1. The loop control variable is initialized before entering the loop. 
2. The loop control variable is tested, and, if the result is true, the loop body is entered. 
3. The loop control variable is altered within the body of the loop so that the while 
expression eventually evaluates as false.

Question 13

What is an accumulator?

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An accumulator is a variable that you us...

Question 14

An indefinite loop is a loop that never stops.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Programmers use the term ____ to describe programs that are well designed and easy to understand and maintain.

Accepted Answer

A)   industrial
B)   intractable
C)   well behaved
D)   elegant D

Question 16

Programmers employ the acronym ____ to mean that if your input is incorrect, your output is worthless.

Accepted Answer

A)   IBOW
B)   GIGO
C)   IIOW
D)   GIGS

Question 17

The ____ loop is particularly useful when processing arrays.

Accepted Answer

A)   for
B)   while
C)   infinite
D)   nested

Question 18

The loop control variable is initialized after entering the loop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n)  ____ is very similar to a counter that you use to count loop iterations, except that you usually add a value other than one to this type of variable.

Accepted Answer

A)   transaction
B)   total
C)   validator
D)   accumulator

Question 20

What are common mistakes made by programmers in coding loops?

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• Neglecting to initialize the loop cont...

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Every high-level computer programming language contains a while statement.

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What is the difference between a definite loop and an indefinite loop?

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A definite loop executes a def...
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____ a data item means you override incorrect data by setting the variable to a specific value.

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____________________ are frequently used to accumulate totals and to validate data.

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Forgetting to initialize and alter the loop control variable are common mistakes that programmers sometimes make.

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How might user data be validated?

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When you ask a user to enter data into a...
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When one loop appears inside another is is called an indented loop.

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The ____ loop provides three actions in one compact statement.

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What is an advantage of using fewer instructions?

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Using fewer instructions resul...
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An indefinite loop is a loop that never stops.

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Programmers use the term ____ to describe programs that are well designed and easy to understand and maintain.

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Programmers employ the acronym ____ to mean that if your input is incorrect, your output is worthless.

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The ____ loop is particularly useful when processing arrays.

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The loop control variable is initialized after entering the loop.

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A(n) ____ is very similar to a counter that you use to count loop iterations, except that you usually add a value other than one to this type of variable.

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What are common mistakes made by programmers in coding loops?

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What is the difference between a definite loop and an indefinite loop?

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____ a data item means you override incorrect data by setting the variable to a specific value.

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____________________ are frequently used to accumulate totals and to validate data.

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Forgetting to initialize and alter the loop control variable are common mistakes that programmers sometimes make.

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How might user data be validated?

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When one loop appears inside another is is called an indented loop.

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The ____ loop provides three actions in one compact statement.

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What is an advantage of using fewer instructions?

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A loop within another loop is known as a(n) ____ loop.

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In a ____, the loop body executes at least one time because the loop control variable is not tested until after one iteration.

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What are the three steps that should occur in every loop?

What is an accumulator?

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An indefinite loop is a loop that never stops.

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Programmers use the term ____ to describe programs that are well designed and easy to understand and maintain.

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Programmers employ the acronym ____ to mean that if your input is incorrect, your output is worthless.

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The ____ loop is particularly useful when processing arrays.

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The loop control variable is initialized after entering the loop.

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A(n) ____ is very similar to a counter that you use to count loop iterations, except that you usually add a value other than one to this type of variable.

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What are common mistakes made by programmers in coding loops?

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