COP1000C Quiz#5 Multiple Choice
Operands
A comparison is correct only when the correct ____ and operator are used.
Nested
A loop within another loop is known as a(n) ____ loop.
Include statements inside the loop that belong outside the loop
A mistake programmers often make with loops is that they ____.
Neglect to initialize the loop control variable prior to entering the loop body
A mistake programmers often make with loops is that they ____.
Counter
A(n) ____ is any numeric variable you use to count the number of times an event has occurred.
Accumulator
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.
Definite
A(n) ____ loop executes a predetermined number of times.
Summary reports
Business reports that list only totals, with no individual item details, are called ____.
Posttest loop
In a ____, the loop body executes at least one time because the loop control variable is not tested until after one iteration.
Pretest loop
In a ____, the loop body might never execute because the question controlling the loop might be false the first time it is asked.
Validate data
Loops are frequently used to ____; that is, to make sure it is meaningful and useful.
Incrementing
Many loop control variable values are altered by ____ or adding to them.
The entire loop body must execute
Once your logic enters the body of a structured loop, ____.
GIGO
Programmers employ the acronym ____ to mean that if your input is incorrect, your output is worthless.
Elegant
Programmers use the term ____ to describe programs that are well designed and easy to understand and maintain.
For
The ____ loop is particularly useful when processing arrays.
For
The ____ loop provides three actions in one compact statement.
Step
The amount by which a for loop control variable changes is often called a ____ value.
Initialize the loop control variable
The first step in a while loop is typically to ____.
Sentinel value
Use a counter or a(n) ____ to control a loop's repetitions.
Loop control variable
Usually, when you create nested loops, each loop has its own ____.
Outer
When one loop appears inside another, the loop that contains the other loop is called the ____ loop.
Definite
You usually use the for loop with ____ loops.
Forcing
____ a data item means you override incorrect data by setting the variable to a specific value.
Defensive programing
____ is a technique with which you try to prepare for all possible errors before they occur.