- A
A break statement is missing after processing a combination.
Why wrong: Incorrect. A missing break statement would not cause the described behavior; the issue is with the condition logic.
- B
The label outer is placed on the inner loop, not the outer loop.
Why wrong: Incorrect. In the given code, the label 'outer' is correctly placed on the outer loop, so this is not the cause of the bug.
- C
The condition for continuing is not correctly evaluated.
Correct. The condition checks for any j, but the intent was to skip only when the condition holds for all j. Thus the condition is not correctly evaluated.
- D
The continue outer statement should be a break outer.
Why wrong: Incorrect. Using break outer would terminate the outer loop entirely, which is not the intended behavior.
1Z0-829 Labeled continue statement Practice Question
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. A key principle to apply: labeled continue statement. 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.
A financial trading system uses a Java application to process market data. The core algorithm uses nested loops to compare price arrays. The developer uses a labeled continue statement to skip certain combinations. After a code review, the team suspects the algorithm has a bug that causes incorrect results. The developer writes a unit test and discovers that the labeled continue sometimes skips more iterations than intended. The code is: outer: for (int i = 0; i < prices1.length; i++) { for (int j = 0; j < prices2.length; j++) { if (prices1[i] < prices2[j]) continue outer; // process combination } } The developer intended that if any price in prices1 is less than a price in prices2, the entire row (i) should be skipped. However, the algorithm skips rows even when the condition is not met for all j. What is the most likely cause?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"most likely"Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
The condition for continuing is not correctly evaluated.
The developer intended to skip the i-th row only if for every j, prices1[i] < prices2[j]. However, the condition currently uses an inequality that triggers on any j, causing rows to be skipped prematurely. The bug is that the condition is not correctly evaluating the intended logic; it should check that the condition holds for all j, not just one. Therefore, the correct answer is C.
Key principle: Labeled continue statement
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
A break statement is missing after processing a combination.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. A missing break statement would not cause the described behavior; the issue is with the condition logic.
- ✗
The label outer is placed on the inner loop, not the outer loop.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. In the given code, the label 'outer' is correctly placed on the outer loop, so this is not the cause of the bug.
- ✓
The condition for continuing is not correctly evaluated.
Why this is correct
Correct. The condition checks for any j, but the intent was to skip only when the condition holds for all j. Thus the condition is not correctly evaluated.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Labeled continue statement
- ✗
The continue outer statement should be a break outer.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Using break outer would terminate the outer loop entirely, which is not the intended behavior.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap is that candidates may think a labeled continue always affects a loop outside the current one, but in Java the label identifies which loop to continue. Placing the label on the inner loop means the continue targets that inner loop, not the outer loop. This leads to unexpected behavior where only a single inner iteration is skipped instead of the entire outer row.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In Java, a labeled continue statement transfers control to the loop iteration of the labeled loop, skipping the rest of the current iteration. If the label is on the inner loop, `continue outer` actually continues the outer loop, not the inner loop. This is a subtle but critical distinction: the label must be placed on the loop you want to continue. In this scenario, the developer likely placed the label on the inner loop by mistake, causing the outer loop to advance prematurely. A real-world analogy is a nested loop for matrix multiplication where a labeled continue is used to skip rows based on a condition; misplacing the label can lead to incorrect results that are hard to debug.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Labeled continue statement
- Loop labels in Java
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
Labeled continue statement
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. Labeled continue statement Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this 1Z0-829 question test?
Controlling Program Flow — This question tests Controlling Program Flow — Labeled continue statement.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The condition for continuing is not correctly evaluated. — The developer intended to skip the i-th row only if for every j, prices1[i] < prices2[j]. However, the condition currently uses an inequality that triggers on any j, causing rows to be skipped prematurely. The bug is that the condition is not correctly evaluating the intended logic; it should check that the condition holds for all j, not just one. Therefore, the correct answer is C.
What should I do if I get this 1Z0-829 question wrong?
Review labeled continue statement, then practise related 1Z0-829 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Labeled continue statement
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