Which of the Following Occurs When the Results of a Calculation

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when the results of a calculation are too small to represent in the computer?

• A) Overflow
• B) Underflow
• C) Parity
• D) Cancellation error
• E) Representational error

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a concept developed during infancy.

Conservation

Conservation is a cognitive ability to understand that quantities or properties remain consistent even when their form or appearance changes.

Intuitive Thought

A type of thinking that relies on instinctive processes rather than analytical reasoning.

Centration

A cognitive limitation in early child development, identified by Piaget, where the child focuses on one aspect of a situation, overlooking other relevant aspects.