What is a syntax error in programming?

Syntax, Logic and Runtime errors 2024

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Sam Berry
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An error that occurs when the program runs but produces incorrect results.
An error that occurs when the code does not follow the rules of the programming language.
An error that occurs due to incorrect logic in the code.
An error that occurs when the program runs out of memory.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a logic error?
Misspelling a keyword in the code.
Forgetting to close a bracket.
Using the wrong formula to calculate the area of a circle.
Missing a semicolon at the end of a statement.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between a syntax error and a logic error?
Syntax errors are harder to find than logic errors.
Syntax errors prevent the program from running, while logic errors allow the program to run but with incorrect results.
Logic errors prevent the program from running, while syntax errors allow the program to run but with incorrect results.
There is no difference between syntax errors and logic errors.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is most likely to cause a syntax error?
Using a variable before declaring it.
Dividing a number by zero.
Forgetting to include a library or module.
Using a single equal sign instead of a double equal sign for comparison.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a program compiles successfully but produces incorrect results, what type of error is this likely to be?
Syntax error
Runtime error
Logic error
Compilation error
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is true about logic errors?
They are detected by the compiler.
They are easy to fix because they are always obvious.
They occur when the program's logic is incorrect, leading to unexpected results.
They occur when the program runs out of memory.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common way to identify logic errors in a program?
Running the program and checking the output against expected results.
Using a spell checker on the code.
Compiling the program to see if there are any errors.
Checking the syntax of the code.
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