Control Flow Quizzes: Master Conditional Statements, Loops, and Functions

Question 1

Which control flow statement enables a loop to bypass the remaining statements in its current iteration and move directly to the next iteration?

Accepted Answer

continue

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break

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while

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for

Question 2

What is the primary function of the break statement when employed within a loop in a program?

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Terminates the loop's execution and proceeds to the code following the loop

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Repeats the execution of the loop's current iteration

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Increments the number of iterations in the loop

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Decrements the number of iterations in the loop

Question 3

Which of the following is a conditional statement in Python that evaluates an expression and executes a block of code if the expression is true?

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if

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for

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while

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break

Question 4

In a conditional statement, what is the purpose of the 'else' statement?

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Executes a block of code if the condition in the 'if' statement is false.

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Stops the execution of the program.

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Loops over a sequence of values.

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Creates a new function.

Question 5

Which statement in Python is used to iterate over a sequence of values in a program?

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for

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if

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while

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break

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of using the 'break' statement in Python?

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To exit a loop or switch statement prematurely, skipping any remaining code.

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To continue the execution of a loop from the beginning.

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To create a new function.

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To return a value from a function.

Question 7

Which of the following is the correct syntax to define a function in Python?

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def function_name(parameters):

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function function_name(parameters):

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def function_name parameters:

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function_name(parameters):

Question 8

In a Python function, what is the purpose of the 'return' statement?

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To exit the function and pass back a value or None if no value is specified.

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To continue the execution of the function.

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To create a new function within the current function.

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To call another function.

Question 9

How do recursion and iteration differ in their approaches to problem-solving?

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Recursion breaks down a problem into smaller versions of itself, while iteration uses a loop to repeat a set of instructions.

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Iteration is generally less efficient than recursion.

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Recursion is only suitable for solving mathematical problems.

Question 10

Which loop type is not supported in Java?

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foreach

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for

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while

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do while

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of using functions in programming?

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To enhance code reusability and improve modularity

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To increase program execution efficiency

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To efficiently store data in memory

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To manage input and output operations

Question 12

What is the key difference between a while loop and a do while loop?

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A while loop checks the condition before executing the loop body, whereas a do while loop checks it afterward

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A do while loop checks the condition before executing the loop body, whereas a while loop checks it afterward

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Both while and do while loops check the condition before executing the loop body

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Both while and do while loops check the condition after executing the loop body

Question 13

Which syntax correctly declares an array in C#?

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int[] array = new int[5];

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int array[5];

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int array = 5;

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int[] array = 5;

Question 14

In Python, which statement is used to conditionally execute a block of code?

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if

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while

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for

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else

Question 15

Which loop statement in Python is used to execute a block of code repeatedly over a sequence of elements?

Accepted Answer

for

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while

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if

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else

Question 16

What is the difference between using '==' and '===' for comparison in Python?

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'==' performs value equality checks, while '===' performs value and type equality checks.

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They both perform value equality checks.

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'===' performs value equality checks, while '==' performs value and type equality checks.

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They are used specifically for string equality checks.

Question 17

Which of the following is a valid variable name in Python?

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_my_variable

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1my_variable

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my variable

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*my_variable

Question 18

What is the result of the following Python expression: 5 + 3 * 2

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15

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5

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11

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25

Question 19

Which Python statement is used to exit a loop prematurely?

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break

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exit

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return

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continue

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of the 'self' keyword in Python?

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To reference the current instance of the class.

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To reference the class itself.

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To receive arguments to a method.

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To indicate a static method.

Question 21

Which of the following is the correct syntax for an if statement in Python?

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if(condition):

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if condition:

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if condition

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if {condition}

Question 22

True or False: A function can return multiple values in Python.

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True

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False

Question 23

Which of the following control flow constructs is used to repeat a block of code a specific number of times?

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for

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if

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while

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do-while

Question 24

Which of the following is the correct syntax to define a function in C++?

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int function_name() { ... }

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function_name() { ... }

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int function_name { ... }

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function_name { ... }

Question 25

Which of the following logical operators is used to represent the OR operation?

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||

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&&

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!

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==

Question 26

True or False: It is considered good practice to avoid the use of nested control structures whenever possible.

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True

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False

Question 27

Which of the following is not a valid type of control flow statement in Python?

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Input/Output operations

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Conditional statements

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Loops

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Functions

Question 28

A conditional statement allows for conditional execution of code based on a boolean expression. Which of the following keywords is used to initiate a conditional statement in Python?

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if

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for

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while

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import

Question 29

Loops allow for the repeated execution of a block of code. Which of the following is the correct syntax to begin a for loop in Python?

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for var in range

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for (var in range)

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for range in var

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foreach (var in range)

Question 30

A break statement within a loop allows for the immediate termination of the loop. What is the purpose of a break statement?

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To terminate the loop immediately

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To skip the current iteration of the loop

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To pause the loop execution temporarily

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To increase the loop counter

Question 31

Functions allow for the modularization of code. Which of the following correctly defines a function in Python?

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def function_name ()

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define function_name ()

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function function_name ()

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create function function_name ()

Question 32

Parameters in function definitions are used to specify input values for the function. What is the role of parameters in function definitions?

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To specify input values for the function

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To define the return type of the function

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To control the flow of execution within the function

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To store temporary data during function execution

Question 33

Functions offer several advantages in programming. Which of the following is not a benefit of using functions in programming?

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Increased execution speed

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Code reusability

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Improved code organization

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Easier debugging

Question 34

In object-oriented programming, a special variable refers to the current object within a class method. What is the name of this special variable?

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self

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this

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instance

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object

Question 35

Inheritance allows for the creation of new classes that inherit properties and methods from existing classes. Which of the following is the correct way to inherit from a parent class in Python?

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class Child(Parent):

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class Child extends Parent:

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class Child inherits Parent:

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class Child inheritsfrom Parent:

Question 36

In JavaScript, which condition ensures that a loop with a do-while statement will execute at least once?

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The loop's condition is initially true.

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The loop's condition is always true.

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The loop's initializer is always false.

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The loop's incrementer is always positive.

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a conditional statement in Python?

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While

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Else

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If

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Elif

Question 38

What is the purpose of a 'break' statement in a loop?

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To exit the loop prematurely

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To restart the loop from the beginning

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To pause the execution of the loop

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To skip the current iteration of the loop

Question 39

Which of the following is the correct syntax for a 'for' loop in Java?

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for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++)

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for i = 0 to 9

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for int i = 0 to 9

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for i in range(10)

Question 40

What is the key difference between a while loop and a do-while loop?

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A do-while loop executes its body at least once, even if the condition is false.

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A do-while loop evaluates the condition before executing its body.

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A do-while loop is more efficient than a while loop.

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a valid argument type for a function in C#?

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var

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string

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double

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int

Question 42

What is the primary reason for using a return statement in a function?

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To provide a result back to the calling code

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To terminate the execution of the program

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To pause the execution of the function

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To skip the remaining statements in the function

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using functions in programming?

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Increased code redundancy

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Improved program structure

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Reduced complexity

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Code reusability

Question 44

What is the key distinction between a local variable and a global variable in JavaScript?

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Local variables are accessible only within their defining function, while global variables can be accessed from anywhere within the program.

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Local variables are immutable, while global variables are mutable.

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Local variables are stored on the stack, while global variables are stored on the heap.

Question 45

What is the primary purpose of a switch statement in Java?

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To execute different blocks of code based on the value of a variable

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To repeatedly execute a block of code a fixed number of times

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To end a loop prematurely

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To pause the execution of a program

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a valid control flow statement in Python?

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switch

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if

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while

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for

Question 47

What is the primary purpose of a conditional statement in programming?

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To execute different blocks of code based on a specific condition.

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To repeat a block of code multiple times.

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To define and store values.

Question 48

Which of the following is a valid syntax for an if statement in Python?

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if (condition):

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(if condition):

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if condition:

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condition if:

Question 49

What is the purpose of a while loop?

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To repeatedly execute a block of code until a condition is met.

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To execute a block of code a fixed number of times.

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To execute a block of code if a condition is met.

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a valid parameter passing mechanism in a function definition?

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By value and reference

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By reference

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By value

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By both value and reference

Question 51

What is the difference between a break statement and a continue statement in a loop?

Accepted Answer

Break statement exits the loop, while continue statement skips the current iteration and proceeds to the next.

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Break statement skips the current iteration, while continue statement exits the loop.

Question 52

Which of the following is a type of control flow structure?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Conditional statements

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Functions

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Loops

Question 53

What is the purpose of a ternary operator?

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To provide a concise alternative to an if-else statement.

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To execute a block of code a fixed number of times.

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To execute a block of code until a condition is met.

Question 54

Which of the following is the correct syntax for a for loop in Java?

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for (initialization; condition; increment) { ... }

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initialization for (condition; increment; { ... }

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{ ... } for (initialization; condition; increment);

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for initialization; condition; increment { ... }

Question 55

What is the difference between a do-while loop and a while loop?

Accepted Answer

A do-while loop executes the body of the loop at least once, even if the condition is false, while a while loop may not execute the body at all if the condition is false.

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A while loop executes the body of the loop as long as the condition is true, while a do-while loop executes the body at least once.

Question 56

Which of the following is a valid way to return multiple values from a function in Python?

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Using a tuple

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Using a dictionary

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Using a set

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Using a list

Question 57

What is the purpose of a switch statement?

Accepted Answer

To execute different code based on the value of a variable.

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To conditionally exit a loop.

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To iterate over a sequence of values.