Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Repetition Structure
A
Makes computer repeat included code as necessary.
2
Q
While Loop
A
While condition is true, do something
3
Q
What are the two parts of a while loop?
A
To test the condition for its truth value and repeat the statement as long as the condition is true.
4
Q
Iteration
A
One execution of the body a loop.
5
Q
Why is a while loop known as a pretest loop?
A
The condition is tested before performing the iteration.
6
Q
Infinite Loop
A
Loop that does not have a way of stopping.
7
Q
Count-Controlled Loop
A
Iterates a specific number of times.
8
Q
Target Variable
A
The variable which is the target of the assignment at the beginning of each iteration.
9
Q
Condition-Controlled Loop
A
Uses a true/false condition to control the number of times that it repeats as long as the condition is true.
