C - onditional Statements
Why does a
switch statement in C require break statements after each case?Why does a switch statement in C require break statements after each case?
hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand switch case execution
Withoutbreak, execution continues into the next case (fall-through).Step 2: Purpose of break
breakstops execution from falling through to subsequent cases.Final Answer:
To prevent fall-through to the next case -> Option DQuick Check:
Break prevents fall-through = B [OK]
Quick Trick: Break stops execution from running into next case [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Thinking break ends the program
- Believing break skips default
- Assuming multiple cases run automatically
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