Errors

Question 1

What are the two main types of errors

Answer 1

Syntax
Logic

Question 2

When does a syntax error occur?

Answer 2

If written code does not follow the laws of that programming language

Question 3

Examples of syntax errors? (3)

Answer 3

Misspelling a statement
Using a variable before it has been declared
Missing brackets (opening one and not closing it

Question 4

What is a logic error?

Answer 4

An error that happens when a computer simply does not do what it is expected to. Something is wrong in the way the program works.

Question 5

What can cause a logic error? (4)

Answer 5

Incorrectly using logical operators
Unintentional infinite loop
Incorrect bracket use
Unintentional repeat of variable names

Question 6

What is a normal error?

Answer 6

An invalid value entered into an application

Question 7

What is a semantic error? (Logic error)

Answer 7

The logic or content of the code is wrong