Loops

Question 1

What are the two types of loops

Answer 1

Counter-controlled repetition

Sentinel-controlled repetition

Question 2

Counter-controlled repetition

Answer 2

Repetition exits after running a certain number of times

Question 3

What does a counter-controlled repetition consist of

Answer 3

Control variable that acts as a counter
Control variable needs to be initialised before running the loop
Control variable should be modified each time through loop
The loop-continuation-condition determines if looping should continue.

Question 4

Sentinel-controlled repetition

Answer 4

Loop that runs based on a sentinel/signal value which decides when to exit the loop.