Chapter 4

Question 1

control statements

Answer 1

Statements that are used to control the flow of execution of other statements, usually by deciding whether they are executed or not. (110)

Question 2

counter

Answer 2

A variable used to count the number of times some process is completed. (117)

Question 3

count-controlled loop

Answer 3

A loop that stops when a counter variable reaches a specified limit. (117)

Question 4

entry-controlled loop

Answer 4

A loop whose continuation condition is tested before the body of the loop is executed. (123)

Question 5

flowchart

Answer 5

A diagram that displays the flow of control of a program. (113)

Question 6

infinite loop

Answer 6

A loop in which the controlling condition is not changed in such a manner to allow the loop to terminate. (135)

Question 7

iteration

Answer 7

The repetition of a process on a computer. (117)

Question 8

off-by-one error

Answer 8

Usually seen with loops, this error shows up as a result that is one less or one greater than the expected value. (134)

Question 9

overloading

Answer 9

The process of using the same name for two different methods. (107)

Question 10

random number generator

Answer 10

A program that returns numbers chosen at random from a predesignated interval. (108)

Question 11

sentinel

Answer 11

A special value that indicates the end of a set of data or a process. (125)

Question 12

task-controlled loop

Answer 12

A type of loop that terminates when it is finished performing some task. (118)