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Deep Dive: Nested IF Statements

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This study notes covers Deep Dive: Nested IF Statements within Selection (IF Statements) for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Selection (IF Statements) 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 5 of 9 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 5 of 9

Practice

15 questions

Recall

8 flashcards

Deep Dive: Nested IF Statements

if age >= 18 then
    if hasLicense == true then
        print("Can drive")
    else
        print("Need license")
    endif
else
    print("Too young")
endif

IF statements can be placed inside other IF statements - this is nesting. Be careful with indentation!

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Selection StructuresDeep Dive: Switch/CaseVideo LessonMaking Decisions

Practice Questions for Selection (IF Statements)

Which programming construct is used to make a decision based on a condition?

  • A. FOR loop
  • B. IF statement
  • C. WHILE loop
  • D. Function definition
1 markfoundation

Explain the difference between using ELSEIF and using nested IF statements to test multiple conditions.

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

When use ELSEIF?
When you have multiple conditions to check
When use SWITCH?
Comparing one variable against many specific values

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