The First Step in Problem Solving Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

The first step in problem solving is

• A)To write the expression that calculates the answer
• B)To understand the problem and its inputs and outputs
• C)To do examples by hand that confirm the solution will work
• D)To write Java code that can be executed and tested

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Definitions:

Exit Condition

A condition or statement that determines when a loop or recursive function should stop executing to prevent infinite loops or recursion.

Entry Condition

A precondition or requirement that must be met before the execution of a certain block of code or function.

Break Statement

The break statement terminates the current loop, switch, or label statement and transfers control to the code following the terminated statement.

For Loop

A control flow statement for specifying iteration, allowing code to be executed repeatedly based on a given boolean condition.