A test plan states: approach = 'exploratory' but the code uses if approach = 'exploratory':. What is the error and how to fix it?

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A test plan states: approach = 'exploratory' but the code uses if approach = 'exploratory':. What is the error and how to fix it?

ASyntaxError due to '=' instead of '==' in if condition; fix by using '=='

BLogical error; no fix needed

CRuntime error because 'approach' is undefined

DNo error; code runs fine

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the error in the if statement
The code uses '=' (assignment) inside the if condition, which is invalid syntax in Python.
Step 2: Correct the syntax for comparison
Replace '=' with '==' to compare values properly.
Final Answer:
SyntaxError due to '=' instead of '==' in if condition; fix by using '==' -> Option A
Quick Check:
Use '==' for comparison in conditions [OK]

Quick Trick: Use '==' for comparisons, '=' for assignments [OK]

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