Ch. 4.6: The if/else if Statement

Question 1

What is the if/else if statement?

Answer 1

The if/else statement tests a series of conditions. If is often simpler to test a series of conditions with the if/else if statement than with a set of nested if/else statements.

Question 2

What is a trailing else?

Answer 2

The last else clause, which does not have an if statement following it is referred to at the trailing else.