Consider the Following Code Snippet

question 7

Multiple Choice

Consider the following code snippet. What is the potential problem with the if statement? double average;
Average = (g1 + g2 + g3 + g4) / 4.0;
If (average == 90.0)
{
System.out.println("You earned an A in the class!") ;
}

• A) Using == to test the double variable average for equality is error-prone.
• B) The conditional will not evaluate to a Boolean value.
• C) The assignment operator should not be used within an if-statement conditional.
• D) Literals should never be used in if statement conditionals.

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Definitions:

Bandwagon Fallacy

A logical fallacy that argues something must be true or good because many people believe it or do it.

Argumentum Ad Baculum

A fallacy that uses the threat of force or intimidation to persuade others to accept a conclusion.

False Analogy

A logical fallacy where two unlike things are compared in an argument, leading to a misleading or flawed conclusion.

Bandwagon Fallacy

The error of assuming something is true or right simply because many people believe it to be so.