Errors in Programming

What is a syntax error?

• An error that stops the program from running

• An error that occurs during runtime

• An error in the logic of the program

• An error that causes the program to crash

What is a runtime error?

• An error that stops the program from running

• An error that occurs during runtime

• An error in the logic of the program

• An error that causes the program to crash

What can cause a runtime error?

• Incorrect syntax

• Misspelled words

• Using the wrong indentation

• Referencing non-existent data

John is coding a program for his school project. He notices that his program runs without any syntax errors but does not produce the expected output. What type of error is John likely facing?

• An error that stops his program from running

• An error that occurs while his program is running

• An error in the logic of his program

• An error that causes his program to crash

Which of the following is a common logical error?

• Forgetting to close a speech mark

• Comparing a string to an integer

• Referencing a non-existent data

• Switching less-than and greater-than symbols

What is the most difficult type of error to spot?

• Syntax error

• Runtime error

• Logical error

• All errors are equally difficult to spot

While developing a new software, John noticed that despite the code compiling and running without any issues, the output was not as expected. What type of error is John likely encountering that can only be found through extensive testing?

• Syntax error

• Runtime error

• Logical error

• All errors can be found easily

What is an example of a runtime error?

• Comparing a string to an integer

• Forgetting to close a speech mark

• Referencing a non-existent data

• Switching less-than and greater-than symbols

What is an example of a logical error?

• Comparing a string to an integer

• Forgetting to close a speech mark

• Referencing a non-existent data

• Switching less-than and greater-than symbols

While debugging a program, Lisa found that the program was crashing unexpectedly. What type of error is Lisa likely encountering?

• Syntax error

• Runtime error

• Logical error

• All errors can be found easily