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1Z0-811 Control Flow and Loops Practice Question
Consider a method that processes a two-dimensional array (matrix). It uses nested for loops. The inner loop uses a label 'outer' to break out of the outer loop. Under what condition is this label beneficial?
⚠ Common exam trap
Oracle exams often test the distinction between labeled break and labeled continue; the trap here is that candidates confuse 'breaking out of the outer loop' with 'skipping the current iteration of the outer loop,' which is the function of a labeled continue.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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When you need to exit the outer loop from inside the inner loop
In Java, a labeled break statement allows you to exit an outer loop from within a nested inner loop. The label 'outer' is placed before the outer loop, and when the break outer; statement executes inside the inner loop, control jumps directly to the statement after the outer loop. This is beneficial specifically when you need to terminate the entire outer loop based on a condition detected inside the inner loop.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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When you want to skip the current iteration of the outer loop
Why it's wrong here
That is a labeled continue, not break.
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When you need to exit the outer loop from inside the inner loop
Why this is correct
Labeled break allows jumping out of the outer loop directly.
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When you have a single loop and need to break to a specific point
Why it's wrong here
Labeled break is unnecessary in single loops.
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When you want to exit the inner loop only
Why it's wrong here
A simple break would suffice; label is for outer loop.
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