Errors in algorithms

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Which term describes an error where the code written does not conform to the rules or grammar of the language?: Syntax error
Which term describes an error where a program runs but does not work as the programmer intended?: Logic error
Which term describes an error that only occurs while a program is running, such as dividing a number by zero?: Runtime error
What is meant by a syntax error?: An error where the code does not follow the rules or grammar of the programming language
What is meant by a logic error?: An error where the program compiles and runs but does not work as the programmer intended
What is meant by a runtime error?: An error that occurs while the program is running, such as an attempt to divide by zero
A program contains the line print("Hello". What type of error is this?: Syntax error
A program asks for two numbers and divides the first by the second. The user enters 10 and then 0. What happens?: A runtime error occurs because division by zero is not allowed
A program should work out the area of a square but uses area = length * 2 instead of length ** 2. What type of error is this?: Logic error
Which of these is a runtime error?: The program tries to divide a number by zero while it is running
A programmer uses a trace table to find an error. What is the main purpose of a trace table?: To record the value of each variable as it changes while the program runs
A program should output the largest of three numbers but always outputs the first number. Which error type is this and why?: Logic error, because the program runs but does not give the intended result

Errors in algorithms

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