If a Switch Statement Is Written That Contains No Break

question 28

Multiple Choice

If a switch statement is written that contains no break statements whatsoever,

• A) this is a syntax error and an appropriate error message will be generated
• B) each of the case clauses will be executed every time the switch statement is encountered
• C) this is equivalent to having the switch statement always take the default clause, if one is present
• D) this is not an error, but nothing within the switch statement ever will be executed
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Cash Basis

A method of accounting where transactions are recorded when cash is either received or paid.

Investing Activities

Transactions involving the purchase and sale of long-term assets and investment securities, reflected in a company's cash flow statement.

Direct Method

A cost allocation approach directly assigning service department costs to producing departments without any intermediate steps.

Sales Adjusted

The revision of sales figures to account for returns, allowances for damaged goods, and discounts given.