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Consider the following section of pseudocode
Display "You exceeded the number of tries to enter a password. Your account is now locked. Call customer.
For this section of code, which of the following issues should be identified during a code review?
1. Variables have not been properly defined with meaningful names
2. There are unused variables defined
3. Divisors are not tested for zero
4. Loop counters are not properly initialized
5. There are endless loops
6. There are statements within the loop that should be outside the loop
Suggested Answer: D
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13 comments · newest first
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Mari
11 months ago
Yup, zero divisors should always be checked!
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Bobbie
11 months ago
Not sure about 6, seems a bit vague.
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Dean
12 months ago
I think 1 and 4 are spot on too.
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Mauricio
12 months ago
Wait, are there really endless loops? That’s a big issue!
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Pok
12 months ago
Definitely agree on the unused variables!
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Remona
1 year ago
Endless loops can be a real issue, but I can't recall if they were specifically mentioned in our review. Option 5 might be something to consider, though.
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Delfina
1 year ago
I feel like we had a question about loop initialization before, so option 4 sounds familiar. I think it’s crucial to ensure loop counters are set correctly.
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Levi
1 year ago
I’m not entirely sure about the unused variables, but I think option 2 might be relevant if there are variables that aren't being utilized in the code.
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Dorsey
1 year ago
I remember we discussed the importance of meaningful variable names in our last practice session. It seems like option 1 could definitely be a concern here.
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Angella
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The key is understanding the foreign key relationships in the sales table. I think I can work through this step-by-step.
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Yolande
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got it. The main concern is that the confidentiality of the message is at risk since the intermediary can read the contents. Integrity and availability don't seem as directly relevant in this case.
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Elbert
1 year ago
Ah, I remember learning about the IDU910A in class. I believe the system control board can only be inserted into Slot 5, so I'll go with option B.
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Hannah
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got it. The key weakness of WEP is that the encryption can be cracked relatively easily, so option B is the right answer here. I feel confident about this one.