This 1Z0-829 practice question tests your understanding of controlling program flow. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
```java
public class LoopExample {
public static void main(String[] args) {
outer:
for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++) {
if (i == 1 && j == 2) {
break outer;
}
System.out.print(i + " " + j + " ");
}
}
}
}
```
Refer to the exhibit. What is the output when the program is executed?
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
```java
public class LoopExample {
public static void main(String[] args) {
outer:
for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++) {
if (i == 1 && j == 2) {
break outer;
}
System.out.print(i + " " + j + " ");
}
}
}
}
```
A
0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 1 1 2
Why wrong: Includes the (1,2) pair incorrectly.
B
0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 1 2 0 2 1 2 2
Why wrong: Missing break effect; continues outer loop after i=2.
C
0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 1
Correct output: prints all pairs until (1,2) triggers the break.
D
0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 1 1 2 2 0 2 1 2 2
Why wrong: This would be the output without the break.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 1
The code uses nested for loops with break labels. The outer loop iterates i from 0 to 2, and the inner loop iterates j from 0 to 2. When i == 1 and j == 1, the break outer; statement exits both loops, so after printing 0 0, 0 1, 0 2, 1 0, 1 1, the program terminates. This matches option C.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 1 1 2
Why it's wrong here
Includes the (1,2) pair incorrectly.
✗
0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 1 2 0 2 1 2 2
Why it's wrong here
Missing break effect; continues outer loop after i=2.
✓
0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 1
Why this is correct
Correct output: prints all pairs until (1,2) triggers the break.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 1 1 2 2 0 2 1 2 2
Why it's wrong here
This would be the output without the break.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Oracle OCP Java 17 often tests the distinction between a simple break (which exits only the innermost loop) and a labeled break (which exits the specified outer loop), causing candidates to mistakenly assume the inner loop continues or the outer loop resumes.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This would be the output without the break.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In Java, a labeled break statement (e.g., break outer;) terminates the outer loop directly, not just the innermost loop. This is a control flow mechanism that allows early exit from nested loops without using flags or additional conditions. Under the hood, the JVM uses a jump instruction to the point after the labeled block, skipping all remaining iterations.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 1Z0-829 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Controlling Program Flow — This question tests Controlling Program Flow — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 1 — The code uses nested for loops with break labels. The outer loop iterates i from 0 to 2, and the inner loop iterates j from 0 to 2. When i == 1 and j == 1, the break outer; statement exits both loops, so after printing 0 0, 0 1, 0 2, 1 0, 1 1, the program terminates. This matches option C.
What should I do if I get this 1Z0-829 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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