What Is Stored in Alpha After the Following Code Executes

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is stored in alpha after the following code executes? int[] alpha = new int[5]; for (int j = 0; j < 5; j++) {alpha[j] = 2 * j; if (j % 2 == 1) alpha[j - 1] = alpha[j] + j;}

• A) alpha = {0, 2, 4, 6, 8}
• B) alpha = {3, 2, 9, 6, 8}
• C) alpha = {0, 3, 4, 7, 8}
• D) alpha = {0, 2, 9, 6, 8}

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Definitions:

Operating System

The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.

BIOS

Basic Input/Output System, a software stored on a small memory chip on the motherboard, responsible for booting the computer and managing data flow between the computer's operating system and attached devices.

Head Crashes

A failure in hard disk drives when the read-write head comes into contact with the spinning disk surface, leading to data loss or damage.

SSDs

Solid State Drives, a type of data storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently, typically using flash memory.