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Loop Types

Part of Iteration (Loops) — GCSE Computer Science

This study notes covers Loop Types within Iteration (Loops) for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Iteration (Loops) in Programming for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 8 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 3 of 7 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 3 of 7

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15 questions

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8 flashcards

Loop Types

Loop Type	Use When	Checks Condition
FOR	Know how many times to repeat	Count-controlled
WHILE	Repeat while condition is true (may run 0 times)	Before each iteration
DO-WHILE	Always run at least once	After each iteration

Practice Questions for Iteration (Loops)

Which type of loop is best used when you know exactly how many times the loop should repeat?

A. WHILE loop
B. FOR loop
C. REPEAT-UNTIL loop
D. IF statement

1 markfoundation

Explain what an infinite loop is, state one cause of an infinite loop, and describe one consequence of running an infinite loop in a program.

3 marksstandard

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