What is the name for a programming construct that repeats a block of code while a condition is true?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Programming Concepts question asks: What is the name for a programming construct that repeats a block of code while a condition is true? The correct choice is A. Loop. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Loop ✓
- B. Interpretation
Why not B: “Interpretation” does not fit this question. The answer is Loop.
- C. Function
Why not C: “Function” does not fit this question. The answer is Loop.
- D. Pointer
Why not D: “Pointer” does not fit this question. The answer is Loop.
Correct answer
A. Loop
Explanation
Loop is the value that answers “What is the name for a programming construct that repeats a block of code while a condition is true” (option A). Option B (Interpretation) does not fit this question. Option C (Function) does not fit this question. Option D (Pointer) does not fit this question. For this Programming Concepts question, the accepted answer is Loop.
Source: Programming Concepts Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, programming, coding basics, software development
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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