Practice high-yield Programming & Software Development MCQs on Flow Control — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for FPSC, PPSC, NTS, NITB, PTS.
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Question 1 of 40
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Determine output: public class Test{ public static void main(String args[]){ int i, j; for(i=1, j=0;i<10;i++) j += i; System.out.println(i); } }
Correct Answer: Option A — 10
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In giving a program for loop will be break when i=10. Since after for only one statement execute ( j += i;) because brace is not mentioned and after that print statement will execute and print i=10
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 2 of 40
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What will be the output? public class Test{ public static void main(String[] args){ int x=10, y=0; if(x && y){ System.out.print("TRUE"); } else{ System.out.print("FALSE"); } } }
Correct Answer: Option C — Compilation Error
Detailed Academic Explanation:
bad operand types for binary operator '&&' if(x && y)
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 3 of 40
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What will be the value of y after execution of switch statement? public class Test{ public static void main(String[] args){ int x = 3, y = 4; switch(x + 3){ case 6: y = 0; case 7: y = 1; default: y += 1; } } }
Correct Answer: Option B — 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Initially 'x' = 3 and y =4 when switch statement execute switch(x + 3) case 6 will be executed and initialize y = 0 and after that case 7 will be executed (because there is no break statement so it will execute all the case) and initialize y = 1 and after that default case execute which add 1 in y and y become 2 .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 4 of 40
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What will be the result of compiling and running the following code: public class Test{ public static void main(String... args) throws Exception{ Integer i = 34; int l = 34; if(i.equals(l)){ System.out.println("true"); }else{ System.out.println("false"); } } }
Correct Answer: Option A — true
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Equals() method for the integer wrappers will only return true if the two primitive types and the two values are equal.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 5 of 40
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public class Test{ public static void main(String [] args){ int x = 0; // insert code here do{ } while(x++ < y); System.out.println(x); } } Which option, inserted at line 4, produces the output 12?
Correct Answer: Option C — int y = 11
Detailed Academic Explanation:
x reaches the value of 11, at which point the while test fails. x is then incremented (after the comparison test!), and the println() method runs. Hence, choice A, B, D, E, and F are incorrect based on the above point.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 6 of 40
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What will be the result? int i = 10; while(i++ <= 10){ i++; } System.out.print(i);
Correct Answer: Option D — 13
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Initially i=10, when it reaches to while statement i++ <= 10 here i = 10 so condition become ture. For next use i become 11 and i++ statment will excuted and i become 12. Then again its go to while loop and check i++ <=10 here i = 12 so condition becomes fail and i become 13. Therefore when print statement will execute after while loop it Print 13
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 7 of 40
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What is the purpose of the "if" statement in Java?
Correct Answer: Option A — To execute a block of code conditionally
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To execute a block of code conditionally is the correct answer to “What is the purpose of the "if" statement in Java”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 8 of 40
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Which of the following is not a valid comparison operator in Java?
Correct Answer: Option D — ><
Detailed Academic Explanation:
>< is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a valid comparison operator in Java”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 9 of 40
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What is the output of the following code snippet? int x = 5; if (x > 3) { System.out.println("Hello"); }
Correct Answer: Option C — Hello
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hello is the correct answer to “What is the output of the following code snippet? int x = 5; if (x > 3) { System.out.println("Hello"); }”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 10 of 40
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In Java, which statement is used to exit a loop prematurely?
Correct Answer: Option B — break
Detailed Academic Explanation:
break is the correct answer to “In Java, which statement is used to exit a loop prematurely”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 11 of 40
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What is the purpose of the "switch" statement in Java?
Correct Answer: Option C — To perform different actions based on the value of an expression
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To perform different actions based on the value of an expression is the correct answer to “What is the purpose of the "switch" statement in Java”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 12 of 40
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What is the default case in a "switch" statement used for?
Correct Answer: Option D — Handling cases where none of the specified cases match
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Handling cases where none of the specified cases match is the correct answer to “What is the default case in a "switch" statement used for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 13 of 40
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In Java, which loop is suitable when you want to execute a block of code a specific number of times?
Correct Answer: Option A — for loop
Detailed Academic Explanation:
for loop is the correct answer to “In Java, which loop is suitable when you want to execute a block of code a specific number of times”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 14 of 40
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What is the result of the following code snippet? int i = 1; while (i <= 5) { System.out.print(i + " "); i++; }
Correct Answer: Option D — 1 2 3 4 5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 2 3 4 5 is the correct answer to “What is the result of the following code snippet? int i = 1; while (i <= 5) { System.out.print(i + " "); i++; }”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 15 of 40
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Which of the following is true about the "do-while" loop in Java?
Correct Answer: Option C — The loop body is executed at least once
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The loop body is executed at least once is the correct answer to “Which of the following is true about the "do-while" loop in Java”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 16 of 40
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In Java, what does the "continue" statement do?
Correct Answer: Option B — Skips the current iteration of a loop and continues to the next
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Skips the current iteration of a loop and continues to the next is the correct answer to “In Java, what does the "continue" statement do”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 17 of 40
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What is the output of the following code snippet? int j = 0; while (j < 5) { System.out.print(j + " "); j += 2; }
Correct Answer: Option C — 0 2 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0 2 4 is the correct answer to “What is the output of the following code snippet? int j = 0; while (j < 5) { System.out.print(j + " "); j += 2; }”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 18 of 40
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In Java, what does the "break" statement do in a loop?
Correct Answer: Option D — Exits the loop prematurely
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Exits the loop prematurely is the correct answer to “In Java, what does the "break" statement do in a loop”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 19 of 40
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What is the purpose of the "for-each" loop in Java?
Correct Answer: Option A — Iterates through elements of an array or collection
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iterates through elements of an array or collection is the correct answer to “What is the purpose of the "for-each" loop in Java”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 20 of 40
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In Java, what does the "default" keyword refer to in a "switch" statement?
Correct Answer: Option D — The default case to execute when no other case matches
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The default case to execute when no other case matches is the correct answer to “In Java, what does the "default" keyword refer to in a "switch" statement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 21 of 40
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What is the result of the following code snippet? int k = 10; do { System.out.print(k + " "); k -= 2; } while (k > 0);
Correct Answer: Option C — 10 8 6 4 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10 8 6 4 2 is the correct answer to “What is the result of the following code snippet? int k = 10; do { System.out.print(k + " "); k -= 2; } while (k > 0);”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 22 of 40
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In Java, which loop is used when you want to execute a block of code as long as a condition is true?
Correct Answer: Option B — while loop
Detailed Academic Explanation:
while loop is the correct answer to “In Java, which loop is used when you want to execute a block of code as long as a condition is true”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 23 of 40
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What is the output of the following code snippet? for (int m = 0; m < 5; m++) { if (m == 2) { continue; } System.out.print(m + " "); }
Correct Answer: Option C — 0 1 3 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0 1 3 4 is the correct answer to “What is the output of the following code snippet? for (int m = 0; m < 5; m++) { if (m == 2) { continue; } System.out.print(m + " "); }”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 24 of 40
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In Java, what does the "switch" statement evaluate to determine which case to execute?
Correct Answer: Option D — An expression of integral or enumerated type
Detailed Academic Explanation:
An expression of integral or enumerated type is the correct answer to “In Java, what does the "switch" statement evaluate to determine which case to execute”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 25 of 40
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What is the purpose of the "if-else" statement in Java?
Correct Answer: Option A — To execute one block of code if a condition is true and another block if it's false
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To execute one block of code if a condition is true and another block if it's false is the correct answer to “What is the purpose of the "if-else" statement in Java”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 26 of 40
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Which of the following is a valid way to create an infinite loop in Java?
Correct Answer: Option D — while (true) { /* loop body */ }
Detailed Academic Explanation:
while (true) { /* loop body */ } is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a valid way to create an infinite loop in Java”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 27 of 40
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In Java, what is the purpose of the "if-else if-else" statement?
Correct Answer: Option C — To evaluate multiple conditions and execute the corresponding block of code
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To evaluate multiple conditions and execute the corresponding block of code is the correct answer to “In Java, what is the purpose of the "if-else if-else" statement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 28 of 40
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What is the output of the following code snippet? int n = 5; for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) { System.out.print(i + " "); }
Correct Answer: Option B — 0 1 2 3 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0 1 2 3 4 is the correct answer to “What is the output of the following code snippet? int n = 5; for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) { System.out.print(i + " "); }”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 29 of 40
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In Java, which loop is used when you want to execute a block of code at least once?
Correct Answer: Option C — do-while loop
Detailed Academic Explanation:
do-while loop is the correct answer to “In Java, which loop is used when you want to execute a block of code at least once”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 30 of 40
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What does the "else" statement in an "if-else" statement block indicate?
Correct Answer: Option D — The block of code to execute if the condition is false
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The block of code to execute if the condition is false is the correct answer to “What does the "else" statement in an "if-else" statement block indicate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 31 of 40
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In Java, what does the "continue" statement do in a loop?
Correct Answer: Option A — Skips the current iteration of a loop and continues to the next
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Skips the current iteration of a loop and continues to the next is the correct answer to “In Java, what does the "continue" statement do in a loop”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 32 of 40
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What is the purpose of the "break" statement in a "switch" statement?
Correct Answer: Option D — Exits the switch statement prematurely
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Exits the switch statement prematurely is the correct answer to “What is the purpose of the "break" statement in a "switch" statement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 33 of 40
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In Java, what does the "default" case in a "switch" statement do?
Correct Answer: Option C — Provides a block of code to execute when none of the cases match
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Provides a block of code to execute when none of the cases match is the correct answer to “In Java, what does the "default" case in a "switch" statement do”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 34 of 40
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What is the output of the following code snippet? int p = 3; switch (p) { case 1: System.out.print("One"); case 2: System.out.print("Two"); default: System.out.print("Default"); }
Correct Answer: Option B — OneTwoDefault
Detailed Academic Explanation:
OneTwoDefault is the correct answer to “What is the output of the following code snippet? int p = 3; switch (p) { case 1: System.out.print("One"); case 2: System.out.print("Two"); default: System.out.print("Default"); }”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 35 of 40
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In Java, what is the purpose of the "for-each" loop?
Correct Answer: Option C — Iterating over elements of an array or collection
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iterating over elements of an array or collection is the correct answer to “In Java, what is the purpose of the "for-each" loop”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 36 of 40
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Which keyword is used to exit a loop in Java?
Correct Answer: Option D — break
Detailed Academic Explanation:
break is the correct answer to “Which keyword is used to exit a loop in Java”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 37 of 40
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Determine output: public class Test{ public static void main(String args[]){ int i; for(i = 1; i < 6; i++){ if(i > 3) continue ; } System.out.println(i); } }
Correct Answer: Option E — 6
Detailed Academic Explanation:
6 is the correct answer to “Determine output: public class Test{ public static void main(String args[]){ int i; for(i = 1; i < 6; i++){ if(i > 3) continue ; } System.out.println(i); } }”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 38 of 40
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In java, ............ can only test for equality, where as .......... can evaluate any type of the Boolean expression.
Correct Answer: Option A — switch, if
Detailed Academic Explanation:
switch, if is the correct answer to “In java, ............ can only test for equality, where as .......... can evaluate any type of the Boolean expression.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 39 of 40
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What will be the output of the following program? public class Test{ public static void main(String args[]){ int i = 0, j = 5 ; for( ; (i < 3) && (j++ < 10) ; i++ ){ System.out.print(" " + i + " " + j ); } System.out.print(" " + i + " " + j ); } }
Correct Answer: Option A — 0 6 1 7 2 8 3 8
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0 6 1 7 2 8 3 8 is the correct answer to “What will be the output of the following program? public class Test{ public static void main(String args[]){ int i = 0, j = 5 ; for( ; (i < 3) && (j++ < 10) ; i++ ){ System.out.print(" " + i + " " + j ); } System.out.print(" " + i + " " + j ); } }”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
Question 40 of 40
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Consider the following program written in Java. class Test{ public static void main(String args[]){ int x=7; if(x==2); // Note the semicolon System.out.println("NumberSeven"); System.out.println("NotSeven"); } } What would the output of the program be?
Correct Answer: Option A — NumberSeven NotSeven
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NumberSeven NotSeven is the correct answer to “Consider the following program written in Java. class Test{ public static void main(String args[]){ int x=7; if(x==2); // Note the semicolon System.out.println("NumberSeven"); System.out.println("NotSeven"); } } What would the output of the program be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Flow Control.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Flow Control
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In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.