if (examScore 89);
grade = 'A';
Using the code snippet above, when does grade get assigned a value of 'A'?
A) whenever the score is greater than 89
B) when the score is less than or equal to 89
C) never, a syntax error is generated
D) every time the program is run

Question

if (examScore > 89);
     grade = 'A';
Using the code snippet above, when does grade get assigned a value of 'A'?
A) whenever the score is greater than 89
B) when the score is less than or equal to 89
C) never, a syntax error is generated
D) every time the program is run

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The semicolon after the if statement effectively terminates it, causing the assignment of 'A' to grade to happen unconditionally, every time the program runs.

If (ExamScore > 89);