Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 0 0 34 34
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:This output-tracing problem checks your ability to follow nested for loops, compute assigned values, and notice that the formula depends only on i, not j. The array is 2×2, and values are printed as they are assigned.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Compute per row: for i = 0, all entries are 0; for i = 1, all entries are 34. The inner loop prints each assignment immediately, so the sequence is row 0 values, then row 1 values.
Step-by-Step Solution:
i = 0: value = 34 * 0 = 0 → prints "0 0 " for j = 0 and j = 1. i = 1: value = 34 * 1 = 34 → prints "34 34 " for j = 0 and j = 1. Concatenated output: 0 0 34 34.Verification / Alternative check:Note that j does not appear in the right-hand side, so columns within a row are identical.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They use 17s, all zeros, or reverse ordering that does not match the loop progression.
Common Pitfalls:Accidentally using i * 17 + j * 17, or assuming row-major printing reverses order (it does not here).
Final Answer:0 0 34 34
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