Types of Errors

Question 1

Which of the following can cause a run-time error?

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A programmer anticipated a positive whole number, and the user input a negative decimal value.

Question 2

Logic errors✔ Run-time errorsSyntax errorsCommand errors are due to mistakes in the execution of commands; they cause the running of the program to halt.

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✔ Run-time errors

Question 3

Logic errorsRun-time errors✔ Syntax errorsCommand errors are due to misuse of the conventions of the programming language.

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✔ Syntax errors

Question 4

Programming errors can result in a number of different conditions. Choose all that apply.

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The program will halt execution.; An error message will be displayed.; Incorrect results will occur.

Question 5

Question 5

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are due to a mistake in the program; they do not cause the program to stop running, but they do produce unintended results.: Logic errors; are due to mistakes in the execution of commands; they cause the running of the program to halt.: Run-time errors; are due to misuse of the conventions of the programming language.: Syntax errors

Question 6

Using the drop-down menus, complete these sentences defining the three common types of programming errors.✔ Logic errorsRun-time errorsSyntax errorsCommand errors are due to a mistake in the program; they do not cause the program to stop running, but they do produce unintended results.

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✔ Logic errors; are due to a mistake in the program; they do not cause the program to stop running, but they do produce unintended results.: Logic errors; are due to mistakes in the execution of commands; they cause the running of the program to halt.: Run-time errors; are due to misuse of the conventions of the programming language.: Syntax errors

Question 7

Identify the characteristics of syntax errors. Choose all that apply.

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programmer did not follow the program language conventions; may be highlighted while writing the program; can be caused by mistyping or misspelling while writing the program

Question 8

Looking at the example of the programming error to the right, identify the type of error.

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syntax error

Question 9

Looking at the example of the programming error to the right, identify the type of error.

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syntax error

Question 10

Which of the following are causes of a run-time error. Choose all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A user enters a numeric value when a text value was expected.; A user enters a text value when a numeric value was expected.; A user enters a negative number when a positive number was expected.

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