Question

Errors can be syntax errors or logic errors (the code works, but not as intended). (2 points)

How many times will the following while loop repeat?

int flipCount = 1;
while(flipCount < 10)
{
// code not shown
flipCount++;
}

a. 0

b. 1

c. 9

d. 10

e. 11

Answer 1

The following while loop will repeat 9 times.

Step-by-step explanation:

The following while loop will repeat 9 times.

1. Initially, the variable flipCount is assigned the value of 1.
2. The condition flipCount < 10 is checked. Since 1 is less than 10, the loop body is executed.
3. The statement flipCount++ increments the value of flipCount by 1. Now, the value of flipCount becomes 2.
4. The condition is checked again. Now, 2 is still less than 10, so the loop body is executed again.
5. This process repeats until the value of flipCount is 9.
6. When flipCount becomes 9, the condition flipCount < 10 is still true, so the loop body is executed again.
7. After the execution of the loop body, flipCount++ increments the value of flipCount to 10.
8. Now, the condition flipCount < 10 is false, so the loop terminates and does not execute the loop body again.