2.3.2 Testing

Question 1

What is a syntax error?

Answer 1

A grammatical mistake or a mistake in the rules of the programming language.
e.g. writeln(Hello World); instead of writeln(‘Hello World’);

Question 2

What is a logic error?

Answer 2

Where the program will execute however it will produce an incorrect or unexpected result.
e.g. GrossPrice = NetPrice – VAT instead of GrossPrice = NetPrice + VAT

Question 3

Give a difference between logic and syntax errors

Answer 3

With a syntax error the program will not execute, however with a logic error the program will run.