Which of the Following Will Happen If You Declare a Variable

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will happen if you declare a variable named message after the if statement instead of before it?

• A) The scope of message extends from its declaration only until the end of the true block.
• B) The scope of message extends from its declaration only until the end of the false block.
• C) The scope of message extends from the point where it is declared to the end of the program.
• D) The location of the message variable does not affect the output.

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