Question

which of the following is not a general category of error?
select one:
o a. sneaky error
o b. runtime exception
o c. logical error
o d. syntax error

what general term to software engineers use to describe errors in programs?
select one:
o a. bugs
o b. breakpoints
o c tracepoints
o d. flops

which of the following is not displayed in a syntax error message?
select one:
o a. the suggested best practice for avoiding the error in the future
o b. the line of code where the error was found
o c. a carat (^) pointing at the likely location of the error within a statement
o d. the file name where the error was found

when you get a syntax error, what should you do if you cant find the problem at the line of code where the carat is pointing?
select one:
o a. engage the debugger and set a breakpoint
o b. look backwards (upwards) at earlier statements to see where the problem starts
o c. call the python support hotline
o d. look downwards (forwards) at later statements to see where the problem ends

if a program runs without any error messages, but doesnt do what you want it to do, what kind of error do you likely have in your code?
select one:
o a. logical error
o b. runtime exception
o c. syntax error
o d. any of these is possible

Explanation:

• First Question:
• Runtime exception, logical error, and syntax error are well - known general error categories in programming. "Sneaky Error" is not a standard general category.
• Second Question:
• In software engineering, "bugs" is the general term for errors in programs. Breakpoints are for debugging (temporarily pausing execution), tracepoints are for logging, and flops are a measure of computing speed.
• Third Question:
• Syntax error messages typically show the line of code, a caret indicating the likely error location within a statement, and the file name. They do not usually suggest best practices for future error avoidance.
• Fourth Question:
• If the problem isn't at the line with the caret (in a syntax error), looking backwards (upwards) at earlier statements can help find where the problem started (e.g., a missing parenthesis earlier can cause a syntax error later).
• Fifth Question:
• A logical error occurs when the program runs without error messages but doesn't produce the intended result. Runtime exceptions cause the program to stop during execution, and syntax errors prevent the program from running (usually).

Answer:

• First question: A. Sneaky Error
• Second question: A. Bugs
• Third question: A. The suggested best practice for avoiding the error in the future
• Fourth question: B. Look backwards (upwards) at earlier statements to see where the problem starts
• Fifth question: A. Logical error