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Repeating Actions

Part of Iteration (Loops)GCSE Computer Science

This introduction covers Repeating Actions 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 2 of 7 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 2 of 7

Practice

15 questions

Recall

8 flashcards

Repeating Actions

Iteration means repetition. Imagine writing "I will not be late" 100 times - boring! A loop does it for you. FOR loops repeat a set number of times (write it 100 times). WHILE loops repeat while a condition is true (keep writing until the teacher says stop). DO-WHILE always runs at least once before checking. Loops are the power tools of programming!

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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

Quick Recall Flashcards

When use a FOR loop?
When you know how many times to repeat
What is iteration?
Repeating a set of instructions

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