Core Java · interview question
Which of the following loop guards is necessary to avoid an off-by-one error in a loop that processes each item in an array?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. I < array.length
Why
Using 'i < array.length' ensures that the loop stops before trying to access an index equal to the array's length, which would be out of bounds.
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