Chapter 5: Looping

TRUE/FALSE

1. The loop control variable is initialized after entering the loop. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 186

2. An indefinite loop is a loop that never stops. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 188-189

3. In some cases, a loop control variable does not have to be initialized. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 190

4. Every high-level computer programming language contains a while statement. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 206

5. It is the programmer’s responsibility to initialize all variables that must start with a specific value. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 211

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The first step in a while loop is typically to ____. a. compare the loop control variable to a constant value b. initialize the loop control variable c. increment the loop control variable d. execute the body of the loop ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 186

2. The last step in a while loop is usually to ____. a. compare the loop control variable to a constant value b. initialize the loop control variable c. increment the loop control variable d. execute the body of the loop ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 186-188

3. A(n) ____ loop executes a predetermined number of times. a. terminal c. indefinite b. definite d. infinite ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 187

4. Once your logic enters the body of a structured loop, ____. a. the . . .

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